European police have arrested a second former diplomat of the Islamic Republic on charges of involvement in a bombing at a Jewish center in Argentina in 1994. According to officials, Saeed Bagban was arrested on Wednesday in Brussels based on an international warrant issued by an Argentine judge earlier this month. Bagban is suspected of overseeing the provision of the tools for the attack that killed 85 people. On Monday, the Islamic Republic criticized Britain for the arrest of Hadi Soleimanpour, the former ambassador of Tehran in Argentina, who is accused of participating in the explosion. Iran denies any involvement in the attack on the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires and warned Britain that the arrest of Soleimanpour would harm bilateral relations.
Arrest of Second Former Iranian Diplomat in Europe Related to Argentina Bombing
European police have arrested Saeed Bagban, a former Iranian diplomat, in connection with a 1994 bombing in Argentina that killed 85 people. This follows the arrest of another diplomat, Hadi Soleimanpour, prompting Iran to criticize Britain and deny any involvement in the attack. The situation could strain diplomatic relations between Iran and the UK.
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📰 What Happened
European police arrested Saeed Bagban for involvement in 1994 Argentina bombing.
- European police arrest Saeed Bagban
- European police arrest Hadi Soleimanpour
- Islamic Republic criticize Britain
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The arrests of former Iranian diplomats could escalate tensions between Iran and Western nations.
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