Iran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, U.S. officials say
Summary
U.S. and Israeli officials said Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) planned to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, but Mexican security services stopped the plan last summer. The plot was linked to a specific unit of the IRGC called Unit 11000, which has allegedly targeted Jewish and Israeli people in other countries too.Key Facts
- The assassination plan targeted Israel's ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz-Neiger.
- Mexican security services foiled the plot in the summer.
- The U.S. claims Iran has a widespread network targeting U.S. and Israeli interests.
- The plot was developed by the IRGC's Unit 11000, known for attempted attacks elsewhere.
- The operative leading the plan worked from Iran's embassy in Venezuela before returning to Iran.
- The plan was active until mid-2025 but is no longer considered a threat.
- Iran's mission to the UN did not comment on the allegations.
- Israel commended Mexico for stopping the assassination attempt.
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