The United States on Friday, November 7, accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what officials say was another attempt to extend the countries’ escalating conflict beyond the Middle East. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force initiated the plan in late 2024, and that it was successfully disrupted earlier this year. “The plot was contained and does not pose a current threat,” the official said. “This is just the latest in a long history of Iran’s global lethal targeting of diplomats, journalists, dissidents and anyone who disagrees with them, something that should deeply worry every country where there is an Iranian presence.” No further details or evidence were provided on how the alleged operation was stopped. Iran’s mission to the United Nations declined to comment. US intelligence agencies have long warned that Iranian operatives seek targets in Latin Amer...
