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Interpol seeks Iranians over 1994 Buenos Aires blast

Interpol said yesterday it is to issue requests for the arrest of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese militant sought in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural centre in Buenos Aires in which 85 people died.

However, it turned down Argentina's request for help in the arrests of three other Iranians, including the former president Hashemi Rafsanjani.

The six people sought include former Iranian intelligence chief Ali Fallahijan and a Lebanese militant, Imad Moughnieh.

Iran has denied involvement in the bombing and said it would oppose any attempt to detain Iranian citizens.
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