Report: Former Mossad chief met Ahmadinejad
Former Mossad chief David Barnea met Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in 2024 for secret discussions, The New York Times reports
Assessment
A former Mossad chief reportedly held secret talks with a former Iranian president in 2024, according to a major American newspaper. The meeting suggests backchannel communication between Israeli and Iranian figures, despite official hostilities. The revelation raises questions about what topics were discussed and whether such contacts have occurred with other Iranian officials.