Iran's former leader, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has vehemently denied a report by The New York Times alleging that Israel had planned to reinstall him as the leader of Iran following the conclusion of the war.

The Times' report, which cited unnamed sources, suggested that such a plan was under consideration by Israeli officials. This alleged plot aimed to destabilize the current Iranian regime by bringing back a figure who, while having previously held power, is no longer in office.

Ahmadinejad's denial is a strong refutation of the claims, casting doubt on the veracity of the Times' reporting. The former president's camp has stated that the accusations are baseless and propagandistic in nature, aimed at creating division and misinformation.