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Wednesday 12 July 2017 - 15:25
Story Code : 268093

Iran ready to work with Interpol over 1994 Argentina bombing

Al-Monitor | Arash Karami: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his government is ready to work with Interpol to resolve a dispute over a 1994 bombing in Argentina that targeted a Jewish center for which Iran was blamed.

According to Iranian media, Jurgen Stock, the secretary-general of Interpol, met with Araghchi in Tehran July 10 to discuss cooperation and expanding ties with respect to counterterrorism and drug smuggling. Araghchi said Iran is ready to work with both Interpol and an Argentine delegation to resolve the case of thebombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Associationin Buenos Aires. Araghchi reiterated Irans position that the case has been pursued by those with political interests, particularly blaming Israel of influencing the case.

The bombing thatkilled 85 people and injured hundreds has beenmarred by incompetence, intrigue and corruption from the beginning. The first case focused on a local connection that even implicated police officers. In 2003, all 22 defendants in that case were found not guilty.

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