Iran, Mexico deny media reports on plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador

Iran has denied allegations that it attempted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz-Neiger, calling the claims “a fabricated lie” aimed at damaging Tehran’s relations with Mexico.

The Iranian Embassy described the reports as “a major falsehood and media fabrication intended to harm the friendly and historic relations between Iran and Mexico," Caliber.Az reports via foreign media. 

“Iran categorically rejects these baseless allegations,” the statement added, stressing that “we would never harm the good image of our Mexican friends. Betraying Mexico’s interests would be like betraying our own. Respect for Mexican law remains our top priority.”

The denial comes after a report by US-based outlet Axios, which cited unnamed American and Israeli officials claiming that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force attempted to assassinate the Israeli ambassador earlier this year. According to Axios, Mexican security forces allegedly foiled the plot, a claim that Israel’s Foreign Ministry later confirmed as accurate.

Mexico, however, has rejected the allegations. In a brief joint statement, Mexico’s foreign relations and security ministries said they had no report regarding an alleged assassination attempt against the Israeli ambassador in Mexico City.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its commitment to maintaining open and continuous communication with all diplomatic missions accredited in our country,” it said, adding that Mexico remains committed to “respectful and harmonious cooperation with all security institutions” within the framework of national sovereignty.

La acusación sobre un supuesto intento de Irán de asesinar a la embajadora del régimen israelí en México es un invento mediático, una gran mentira, cuyo objetivo es dañar las relaciones amistosas e históricas entre ambos países (México e Irán) la cual rechazamos categóricamente.

— Embajada de Irán en México (@IraninMexico) November 7, 2025

By Sabina Mammadli