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Iran News: Argentina Marks 10 Years Since Nisman’s Murder, Highlights Tehran’s Role in AMIA Bombing

The late Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman

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On the 10th anniversary of Alberto Nisman’s murder, the Argentine government reaffirmed its commitment to justice for the victims of the 1994 AMIA bombing and denounced the Iranian regime’s involvement in the attack. Nisman, the lead prosecutor investigating the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, was found dead in January 2015, just a day before he was to present evidence implicating high-ranking officials. 

A report released by Argentina’s Public Prosecutor’s Office last week confirmed that Nisman was murdered, describing his death as directly tied to his investigation of Iran’s role in the AMIA bombing. The attack, which killed 85 people and injured over 300, was described by a 2024 Argentine court ruling as having been “organized, planned, financed, and executed under the direction of Iranian authorities and carried out by Hezbollah operatives.” 

Argentine President Javier Milei’s office marked the anniversary with a statement labeling Nisman’s murder as a crime committed by “the darkest forces of power.” The government vowed to pursue justice, expressing confidence that the judiciary would continue investigating both the AMIA bombing and Nisman’s death. 

“Nisman was the victim of a homicide motivated by his role in the AMIA Investigation Unit,” the government stated. It further criticized the controversial 2013 Memorandum of Understanding signed between the governments of Argentina and Iran as a betrayal of Argentine sovereignty. 

Nisman had accused then-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and other officials of attempting to shield Iranian leaders from accountability for the bombing in exchange for economic favors. Just days before his death, he was set to present evidence of this alleged cover-up to Congress. 

The AMIA bombing remains a cornerstone of the Iranian regime’s documented support for terrorism abroad. In 2006, Nisman formally charged the Iranian regime with orchestrating the attack and Hezbollah with executing it. His investigation had identified high-ranking Iranian officials as key planners, but efforts to extradite them were stymied by Iran’s refusal to cooperate and alleged political interference in Argentina. 

Sandra Arroyo Salgado, a federal judge, and Nisman’s former wife, echoed the findings of the latest report. Speaking to local media, she stated: “Nisman shed light on the responsibility of top Iranian officials for the AMIA attack. He received death threats for opposing the impunity pact that was the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. When he strengthened his investigation, that was when he was murdered.” 

Arroyo Salgado further criticized Argentina’s judiciary for its handling of the case, calling it “a disgrace,” and accused officials of spreading misinformation to tarnish Nisman’s reputation after his death. 

The AMIA bombing was not an isolated incident. A separate Argentine court also concluded that Iran was responsible for the 1992 bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, which killed 29 people. Together, these attacks highlight Tehran’s long-standing strategy of exporting terrorism and using proxies like Hezbollah to target its adversaries abroad. 

As Argentina continues its pursuit of justice, Nisman’s case serves as a reminder of the Iranian regime’s efforts to evade accountability through diplomatic manipulation and covert operations. President Milei’s administration has called for renewed international pressure to ensure the Iranian regime faces consequences for its actions. 

Nisman’s murder and the unresolved AMIA case underline the challenges of confronting state-sponsored terrorism and corruption. As Sandra Arroyo Salgado stated, “The truth is already known: Nisman was murdered because of his work to uncover the Iranian regime’s crimes. Justice must prevail.”