Ahmadinejad under house arrest after Iran uncovers contacts with Israel

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reported to be under house arrest following the discovery of contacts with Israel, according to The New York Times. His office denies the reports and calls them fabricated.

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Iranian authorities have placed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad under house arrest after uncovering a significant portion of his contacts with Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' intelligence arm reportedly carried out the detention.

The New York Times reported that Israel had conducted a covert operation to recruit Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset. The operation included secret meetings and payments to his former spokesman. The report cited four senior Iranian officials as sources.

Ahmadinejad's office rejected the claims, calling them fabrications and accusing The New York Times of publishing false information for payment. The office stated he remained active and continued his daily work. No further details were provided on his current status.