Argentina passes deal with Iran to probe Amia bombing

Argentine legislators have approved an agreement with Iran to set up an international truth commission to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Buenos Aires.

Argentine courts have blamed Iran for the attack, which killed 85 people.

Iran has always denied any involvement.

The Argentine government proposed the commission as a way to reactivate investigations into the bombing, but the opposition and Jewish organisations in Argentina have criticised it.

They argue that Iran cannot be trusted and that the deal will hinder existing Argentine investigations into the attack.

Opposition legislator Ricardo Gil Lavedra said co-operating with Iran was a mistake.

“The bombing is being debated with the Iranian government, which ordered it,” he said.

 

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