Argentinian federal prosecutor Sebastián Basso is preparing a request for the international capture of Seyed Ali-Asghar Mir-Hejazi, who is considered a key figure in Iran's military and intelligence operations. Mir-Hejazi, known as the right-hand man of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, is being implicated in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA (Argentine Israelite Mutual Association) building, which resulted in the deaths of 85 people and remains one of Argentina's deadliest terrorist attacks. The prosecutor's bid is bolstered by new evidence, including four testimonies collected in Paris last December under French law, enhancing the ongoing investigation into Iran's alleged involvement in the terrorist act.

The AMIA attack has long been a focal point in Argentina's relationship with Iran, escalating tensions over accusations of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism. Mir-Hejazi's potential capture is significant not only for justice for the victims and their families but also for the broader geopolitical implications, highlighting the risks associated with Iran's influence and actions on foreign soil. The hearings led by Basso seek to establish a clearer link between Mir-Hejazi and the operational aspects of the attack, while shedding light on Iran's global strategies that intertwine with its domestic and foreign policy.