Argentina court weighs confirming Iran/Lebanese indictments in AMIA bombing; trial in absentia looms

Argentina's Federal Chamber will decide whether to confirm indictments against Iranian and Lebanese defendants, including a former Revolutionary Guard commander, for the 1994 AMIA bombing. If confirmed, a trial in absentia could begin mid-2026, escalating diplomatic tension with Iran. The public defender's challenge introduces legal uncertainty, but the judicial process appears to be advancing.

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