US, Israel Reportedly Floated Installing Ex-Iranian President As New Leader
The United States and Israel are reportedly considering former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential leader for Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ahmadinejad, known for his anti-U.S. rhetoric, was injured during Israeli airstrikes aimed at freeing him from house arrest. Some U.S. officials express skepticism about his suitability due to his past statements and actions against the U.S.
- ▪The U.S. and Israel are exploring the possibility of installing Ahmadinejad as Iran's new leader.
- ▪Ahmadinejad has a history of anti-American sentiment and controversial statements.
- ▪The ongoing Iran War has cost the U.S. approximately $25 billion and has led to rising energy prices globally.
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World US, Israel Reportedly Floated Installing Ex-Iranian President As New Leader BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images Francis Kapper Defense Reporter May 20, 2026 2:20 PM ET May 20, 2026 2:20 PM ET Francis Kapper Defense Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); In the opening days of the Iran War, the United States and Israel were reportedly considering an unlikely choice as a potential new leader for Iran, according to The New York Times.
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