Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Argentina to Try Ex-Iran Officials in Absentia for 1994 Bombing
In Argentina, a judge is holding a trial even though the people accused of a 1994 bombing aren't there.
The bombing happened at a Jewish community center and killed many people.
The judge says former Iranian government officials and members of a group called Hezbollah were involved.
Iran denies this and won't hand over the suspects.
A new law allows the trial to happen without the accused present because they have been missing for a long time.
An Argentine judge ordered a trial in absentia for 10 people accused of the 1994 AMIA bombing.
The accused include former Iranian officials and alleged Hezbollah members.
The attack on the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires killed 85 and injured over 150.
Iran has denied involvement and refused to extradite suspects.
The trial is enabled by a new law allowing trials for long-term fugitives.
- Who
- 10 people, including former Iranian officials and alleged Hezbollah members.
- What
- An in absentia trial has been ordered for those accused of the 1994 AMIA bombing.
- When
- Almost three decades after the 1994 attack.
- Where
- Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Why
- Because of their alleged involvement in the AMIA bombing, and a new law allows trials of long-term fugitives.
Accusation
Denial
Iran's role
Accusation
Accusation of involvement and responsibility for the bombing.
Denial
Denial of involvement.
- Event
- 1994 AMIA bombing
- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Deaths
- 85
- Injured
- Over 150
- Accused
- Former Iranian officials, Hezbollah members
- Current Status
- Trial in absentia ordered