Israel Closes Embassies Worldwide Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
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Argentina has suffered two major terrorist attacks targeting Israel and the Jewish community. In 1992, a bombing at the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires killed 22 people.
Two years later, 85 people were killed and 300 wounded in the bombing attack of the Argentine–Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA), a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
The perpetrators of the attacks were never brought to justice, with the investigation into the AMIA bombing marred by corruption and a cover-up attempt.
However, senior figures in Argentina’s judicial and political circles have blamed Iran for the attacks.
“I think on a psychological level everyone here is very sensitive to the issue because of the history here, but experience with Iran around the world is that it has not made a big difference to them,” Levene said.
“They have carried out terror attacks in countries that actually have very good relations with them.”
During her second presidential term, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed a document with the Iranian government that would have enabled Argentine prosecutors to interrogate Iranian citizens who were allegedly involved in the bombing.
This agreement, known as the Memorandum with Iran, was blasted as an impunity pact, and a lawsuit was filed against Kirchner. The case is due to go to trial.
The Herald contacted the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires for comment on the current conflict but did not immediately receive a reply.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in a statement after Israel’s strike that he condemned “the Zionist regime’s criminal aggression in the strongest possible terms” and accused Israel of terrorism.
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