Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the US and Israel’s unlikely choice to lead Iran

Populist former president’s falling-out with the Tehran regime allegedly drew him into a takeover plot US and Israel hoped to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader For all their outward differences, there always seemed to be things that linked Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Donald Trump. A visit to the then Iranian president’s rather humble Tehran neighbourhood nearly 20 years ago highlighted cost of living problems that prefigured those facing Trump now. Continue reading...

By Robert Tait in Washington

US and Israel planned to install Iran’s hardline former president as new leader after war: report

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was injured in an Israeli strike on his home that was launched to free him from house arrest, according to reports

By Maira Butt

US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

US forces board Iranian-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman amid naval blockade on ports

CENTCOM reaffirmed that the US forces continue to "fully enforce the blockade and have now redirected 91 commercial ships to ensure compliance".

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is back, at least in the headlines - analysis

With the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, it was believed that Ahmadinejad had the religious clout to take up the reins. How would he take over the presidency with Masoud Pezeshkian still in office?

Seafarers in Arabian Gulf lodge PTSD claims after Iranian guards board ships - The National

Seafarers in Arabian Gulf lodge PTSD claims after Iranian guards board ships  The National

Pakistan, Iran interior ministers discuss regional situation amid renewed US-Tehran tensions - Arab News

Pakistan, Iran interior ministers discuss regional situation amid renewed US-Tehran tensions  Arab News

US, Israel Planned To Install Hardliner Ahmadinejad As Iran's Leader: Cartoonish NYT Report Says

US, Israel Planned To Install Hardliner Ahmadinejad As Iran's Leader: Cartoonish NYT Report Says In a revelation that blurs the line between calculated covert strategy and sheer desperation, the deep state's latest regime change playbook for Iran has officially leaked via the NY Times; however, there are many aspects to the story which defy belief, and so like many Iran-related things being reported lately, should be taken with a big grain of salt. According to a fresh New York ...

By Tyler Durden

Iran accuses US of seeking to reignite war despite ongoing contacts

Iran said Wednesday that exchanges of messages with the United States are continuing through mediators based on Tehran's 14-point proposal, while accusing Washington of seekin...

Tehran considers a new US proposal after the visit of the Pakistani mediator

We have received the views of the US side and are now considering them, an Iranian official told state television, while Pezheskian described the US moves as an illusion The post Tehran considers a new US proposal after the visit of the Pakistani mediator appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Qalibaf warns US of 'another hillbilly' and vows enemy will regret renewed aggression - Tehran Times

Qalibaf warns US of 'another hillbilly' and vows enemy will regret renewed aggression  Tehran Times

Iranian military, officials step up rhetoric as prospects for US deal remain unclear - rudaw.net

Iranian military, officials step up rhetoric as prospects for US deal remain unclear  rudaw.net

‘We will make the enemy regret’: Qalibaf warns US seeking new round of war - Press TV

‘We will make the enemy regret’: Qalibaf warns US seeking new round of war  Press TV