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Argentinian prosecutors charge Iran, Hezbollah over 1994 bombing
2006-10-27
Federal prosecutors in Argentina have formally charged the government of Iran and the Shia militia group, Hezbollah, with bombing a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires 12 years ago. The bombing killed 85 people and wounded 300 others.

The chief prosecutor in Argentina called for the arrest of then-president Ali Rafsanjani, two former ministers, the former leadership of Hezbollah and ex-workers at the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires.
The chief prosecutor in Argentina, Alberto Nisman, said his office had proven that the highest authorities in Iran directed Hezbollah to carry out the attack in July 1994. He called for the arrest of the top Iranian leaders at the time, including the then president, Ali Rafsanjani, two former ministers, the former leadership of Hezbollah and ex-workers at the Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires.

The vice-president of the Jewish community centre said he hoped this decision would push the case for justice forward. The Iranian embassy in Buenos Aires said it was not making any immediate comment.
Posted by:Fred

#1  It took a while to get the evidence. I wonder how they were able to squeeze torture find clues this late.
Posted by: wxjames   2006-10-27 11:42  

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