TEHRAN – Iran has dismissed as “baseless” accusations against its nationals over the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, urging Argentine judicial authorities to conduct a transparent and fair investigation free from outside influence.
In a statement marking the 31st anniversary of the attack, which killed 85 people and injured over 300, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said elements linked to Israel are exploiting the bombing to derail Iran-Argentina relations and steer the case “into a misleading and incorrect path.”
“Completely rejecting the accusations against its citizens, the Islamic Republic condemns attempts by certain domestic circles in Argentina to pressure the judiciary into issuing baseless charges against Iranian nationals,” the ministry said.
The statement also pointed to evidence of Israeli influence on the Argentine judicial process, citing frequent changes in investigators, judicial corruption, judge resignations, and even attempts on judges’ lives as signs of efforts to undermine a fair probe.
Iran noted that bilateral efforts, including a 2013 memorandum of understanding aimed at clarifying the case, were later unilaterally canceled by Buenos Aires, obstructing a transparent investigation.
“The Islamic Republic insists on restoring the dignity of the accused citizens and demands an end to the politicization of the case,” the statement added. Iran further reserved the right to respond “in accordance with international law” to any unjust actions against itself or its citizens.