A U.S. official familiar with the matter has alleged that Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force plotted to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz Neiger.1
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- The Plotters: The plan was allegedly orchestrated by the IRGC’s Quds Force, specifically Unit 11000, which reportedly used an operative stationed as an aide in Iran’s embassy in Venezuela to recruit agents across Latin America.2
- Timeline: The plot was reportedly initiated in late 2024 and active through the first half of this year.3
- Status: The U.S. official states the plot was contained by Mexican security services (with assistance from U.S. and Israeli intelligence) and no longer poses a security threat.4
- Context: U.S. and Israeli officials view this as part of a pattern of Iranian attempts to target officials, dissidents, and Jewish/Israeli interests abroad, citing previous plots against U.S. officials and attacks in Australia.5
Official Responses
| Party | Statement |
| Israel | Confirmed the incident, thanking Mexico for “thwarting a terrorist network directed by Iran.” |
| Iran | Categorically denied the allegation, calling it a “media invention, a great big lie,” aimed at damaging its relations with Mexico. |
| Mexico | Mexican authorities stated they have no record of an alleged plot against the Israeli ambassador. (However, Ambassador Kranz Neiger suggested the Mexican security authorities were the ones who neutralized the threat). |
This situation highlights the ongoing, tense conflict between Israel and Iran, with the conflict now allegedly extending into Mexico and the Latin American region.6
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