US EditionIran Says US Claim on Plot to Kill Israeli Ambassador 'Absurd'
Iran calls assassination claims 'absurd' and denies threat to Israeli ambassador, while Mexico denies knowledge and Israel credits local security for foiling the plot.
- On Monday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the assassination allegations as fabricated, saying `We found this claim very ridiculous and absurd`.
- On Friday, US and Israeli officials alleged the Quds Force planned an attack beginning in late 2024 that remained active until mid-2025 and was stopped earlier this year, while Israel thanked Mexican authorities for thwarting the network.
- Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked Mexican security and law enforcement services for thwarting a terrorist network directed by Iran, while Mexico's foreign ministries said they had no report or information.
- Tensions have escalated since mid-June when relations between Iran and Israel grew strained after Israel's bombing campaign, and a ceasefire has been in place since June 24; Australia also accused Iran of orchestrating two arson attacks and expelled Tehran's ambassador.
- So far, no public evidence has confirmed the alleged conspiracy, though Western reports name Hasan Izadi and mention Unit 11000, while Mexico's denial remains unaddressed by US officials.
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The U.S. and Israel accused Iran on Friday of attempting to assassinate the Israeli ambassador in Mexico, something Tehran strongly denied, while the Mexican government claimed to be unaware of the fact. The alleged conspiracy to kill Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger occurred in a context of growing tension between Israel and Iran. “The plot was frustrated and currently does not represent a threat,” declared an American official on condition of ano…
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Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. The Iranian government has pushed back on US claims that it orchestrated a plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico. Getting into it: According to the US, the alleged o…
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghei dismissed as "ridiculous" allegations that Iran planned to assassinate the Israeli ambassador.
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