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Argentina's President Declares Iran an 'Enemy' at Speech

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Argentine President Javier Milei labeled Iran an 'enemy' of Argentina during a March 9, 2026 speech at Yeshiva University.
He said he is the 'most Zionist president in the world' and reaffirmed Argentina's alliance with the United States and Israel.
Milei linked Iran to Buenos Aires attacks, said the United States and Israel would prevail, noted Argentina's optimistic economy, and received the Warrior of Truth award.

History

Historical Context

The AMIA bombing on July 18, 1994, killed 85 people in Buenos Aires and was attributed to Iranian operatives, straining Argentina's relations with Iran. In 2006, Argentine prosecutors formally accused Iran and Hezbollah of orchestrating the attack. Javier Milei's recent declaration of Iran as an 'enemy' underscores ongoing tensions, reinforcing Argentina's alignment with U.S. and Israeli interests in combating terrorism.

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Story summary

Argentine President Javier Milei labeled Iran an 'enemy' of Argentina during a March 9, 2026 speech at Yeshiva University.
He said he is the 'most Zionist president in the world' and reaffirmed Argentina's alliance with the United States and Israel.
Milei linked Iran to Buenos Aires attacks, said the United States and Israel would prevail, noted Argentina's optimistic economy, and received the Warrior of Truth award.

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