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Israeli strike aimed to free Ahmadinejad, officials say
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: U.S. officials said an Israeli strike sought to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest and enable regime change.
WHO: U.S. officials
WHAT: U.S. officials said an Israeli strike was intended to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran as part of regime-change efforts.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran, Iran
WHY: The strike was described as part of an effort to bring about regime change and put Ahmadinejad in power.
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