Iran has forcefully denied what it characterizes as "absurd" allegations from the United States and Israel regarding a foiled plot to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, a claim that has been contradicted by the Mexican government itself.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the accusation during a weekly press briefing, stating that the claim was so "ridiculous and absurd" that it initially did not seem to require an official response. He suggested that the allegation is a fabricated attempt to damage Iran's international relations, specifically its "friendly relations" with other countries. The Iranian embassy in Mexico City reinforced this position, labeling the accusation a "media intervention and a great lie" and emphasizing that Tehran considers "betraying Mexico's interests to be betraying our own".
A significant challenge to the US and Israeli narrative came from the Mexican government. In a joint statement, Mexico's foreign relations and security ministries stated they have "no report with respect to a supposed attempt against the ambassador of Israel in Mexico". They further clarified that Mexico has not initiated any disruption to diplomatic ties with other countries as a result of this alleged plot. This official denial from the host nation directly undermines the credibility of the claims made by US and Israeli officials.
Iran's spokesman pointed to a previous incident in Australia as an example of a pattern where similar accusations are made without proof. He noted that despite an official investigation by the New South Wales Police Force which found "nil holdings in relation to foreign agents" perpetrating attacks on synagogues, Israel continued to insist on Tehran's involvement. This latest accusation occurs amidst a fragile ceasefire that ended a direct, 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June 2025. That conflict began with a large-scale Israeli bombing campaign against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, during which the United States also conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities before a ceasefire was brokered on June 24.