USA: Iran Planned Assassination Plot Against Israel's Ambassador in Mexico - Iran-Israel Tensions Surge After Embassy Strike and Foiled Assassination Plot in Mexico
Tensions escalate as Iran blames Israel for deadly airstrikes on its embassy in Damascus, while the U.S. continues operations against suspected smugglers in Venezuelan waters. Meanwhile, Iran's plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador in Mexico was foiled, with close ties between Tehran and Caracas revealed.
Iran has accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes on its embassy in Damascus, resulting in several fatalities among Revolutionary Guard members. This comes after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps plotted an attack in late 2024, which was thwarted earlier this year.
In a recent operation, U.S. forces killed three alleged smugglers in Venezuelan waters, bringing the death toll in such raids to at least 70. This operation is part of the U.S.'s ongoing efforts against suspected drug-smuggling vessels from Venezuela since September.
The plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador in Mexico, uncovered by the U.S., is part of Iran's broader pattern of targeting diplomats, journalists, and dissidents worldwide. Iran planned this retaliation for airstrikes on its embassy in Damascus in April 2024. Israel's Foreign Ministry thanked Mexican authorities for foiling the Iran-led terror network.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro maintains close ties with Tehran, with agents from Iran's embassy in Venezuela allegedly recruited for the operation. Venezuela, however, accuses the U.S. of carrying out illegal 'executions' in these operations.
The recent events highlight the complex geopolitical landscape, with Iran and Israel trading accusations and actions, and the U.S. and Venezuela at odds over operations in Venezuelan waters. Iran's pattern of targeting diplomats and dissidents worldwide remains a concern, as does the close relationship between Tehran and Caracas.
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