Officials say a suspected Iran-directed plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico was foiled after an operation that began late last year. A U.S. official identified the envoy as Einat Kranz Neiger and said the plan "was contained and does not pose a current threat." Britain and Sweden have warned of Iran using criminal proxies; Britain says it disrupted 20 Iranian-linked plots since 2022.
Iran-Directed Plot to Kill Israel’s Ambassador in Mexico Foiled, Officials Say
Officials say a suspected Iran-directed plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico was foiled after an operation that began late last year. A U.S. official identified the envoy as Einat Kranz Neiger and said the plan "was contained and does not pose a current threat." Britain and Sweden have warned of Iran using criminal proxies; Britain says it disrupted 20 Iranian-linked plots since 2022.
03:30, 08.11.2025Security
Iran-directed plot to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico foiled
Officials announced Friday that a suspected plot by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was foiled after an operation that began late last year, U.S. and Israeli officials told Reuters.
A U.S. official identified the targeted envoy as Einat Kranz Neiger and said the plot "was contained and does not pose a current threat." Israel’s foreign ministry praised Mexican security and law enforcement agencies for dismantling what it described as a "terrorist network directed by Iran," and reaffirmed that Israeli security and intelligence services will continue to work closely with international partners to counter such threats.
The U.S. official described the incident as part of a broader pattern of lethal targeting by Iranian state actors and their proxies against diplomats, journalists, dissidents and others abroad. Authorities have not released further details about how the plot was uncovered, the suspected operatives, or any arrests.
Security services in Britain and Sweden have warned that Iran is increasingly relying on criminal proxies to carry out attacks. Britain has stated it disrupted 20 Iranian-linked plots since 2022. International intelligence and law-enforcement agencies say they remain vigilant as investigations continue.
Note: Reporting remains limited and many specifics have not been made public; developments may emerge as authorities share more information.