Iran Denies Alleged Plot to Kill Israeli Ambassador in Mexico as U.S. and Israel Claim Foiled Attack

Iran’s embassy in Mexico has categorically rejected accusations from the United States and Israel that it plotted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz Neiger. In a statement posted on X, Tehran dismissed the claims as a “media invention” and a “great big lie” designed to damage relations between Iran and Mexico.

According to U.S. and Israeli officials, Mexican authorities with assistance from American and Israeli intelligence agencies disrupted the alleged plot, which they say was hatched late last year and remained active through mid-2025. The officials, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the intelligence, said the plan was “contained” and no longer poses a current threat. However, they offered no details on how the plot was discovered or dismantled.

Mexican authorities, meanwhile, have denied any knowledge of such a plot. In a joint statement issued by the foreign relations and security ministries, officials said they had “no report with respect to a supposed attempt against the ambassador of Israel in Mexico.” The ministries emphasized Mexico’s commitment to maintaining open communication with all accredited diplomatic missions and reaffirmed their cooperation with international security agencies, but stressed that such collaboration must remain within the framework of national sovereignty.

The alleged assassination attempt has added new tension to already strained relations between Iran and Israel, while also placing Mexico in a delicate diplomatic position. Israel has publicly thanked Mexican authorities for their role in thwarting the supposed plot, though Mexico itself has not confirmed any such intervention.

The incident highlights the geopolitical complexities of Latin America, where both Iran and Israel have sought to expand influence in recent years. U.S. officials argue that the alleged plot reflects Iran’s broader strategy of targeting Israeli and Western interests abroad, particularly through networks linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

For now, the situation remains clouded by conflicting narratives: Iran denies involvement, Mexico denies awareness, and U.S. and Israeli officials insist the threat was real but neutralized. The lack of transparency around the intelligence details leaves unanswered questions about the scale of the alleged operation and whether further threats may emerge.