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U.S. Accuses Iran of Plot to Kill Israel’s Ambassador in Mexico as Mexico Disputes It

Conflicting statements from the U.S., Israel, Mexico, Iran leave the allegation unverified.

Overview

  • An anonymous U.S. official told international outlets the alleged plot was contained and no longer poses a threat, attributing planning to the IRGC Quds Force and a reported Unit 11000 operative named Hasan Izadi.
  • Israel’s Foreign Ministry publicly thanked Mexican security and police for disrupting what it called an Iran-directed network targeting Ambassador Einat Kranz-Neiger.
  • Mexico’s Foreign Affairs and Security ministries issued a joint note stating they have no report of any attempted attack against the Israeli ambassador.
  • Iran’s embassy in Mexico rejected the accusation as a media fabrication intended to damage IranMexico relations, with Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh calling the claim false.
  • Reports cite intelligence sharing among U.S., Israeli and Mexican services and reference related alleged plots in Australia and Europe, but no public evidence or investigative details have been released.