Iran rejected claims that it plotted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico, calling the allegation “absurd” and politically motivated. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Israel aims to damage Iran’s relations with other countries through unfounded accusations. The United States and Israel had alleged that the IRGC’s Quds Force planned the operation from late 2024 into mid-2025 but provided no evidence. Israel thanked Mexican authorities for thwarting the supposed plot, yet Mexico’s government denied any knowledge of such an event and stated that diplomatic relations remain unaffected. Iran’s embassy in Mexico dismissed the accusation as a “great lie”.
Attacks in Australia
Baghaei noted that Israel has made similar accusations before, referencing claims of Iranian involvement in attacks on Jewish sites in Australia. In October, New South Wales Police told lawmakers they found no evidence of foreign agents behind graffiti, firebombings, or vandalism targeting synagogues. Despite this, Israel continued to insist on Iranian links. However, in late August, Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador, accusing Tehran of directing two anti-Semitic arson attacks. Australia then designated the IRGC a terrorist organisation and withdrew its diplomats from Iran. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said intelligence services had credible evidence of Iran’s orchestration, while the US and Europe also condemned what they described as increased Iranian plots abroad.
Reference
Motamedi, M. (2025, November 10). Iran dismisses US accusation of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/10/iran-dismisses-us-accusation-of-plot-to-kill-israeli-ambassador-in-mexico