Haaretz Podcast Why another, even bloodier, Israel-Iran war may be ‘just around the corner’
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Nov 17, 2025 
Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher and former IDF military intelligence officer, dives into the rising threats posed by Iran. He discusses a foiled assassination plot targeting Israel's ambassador in Mexico, revealing Iran's deepening ties in Latin America, particularly through Venezuela. Citrinowicz highlights the potential for an increasingly aggressive Iranian missile program and its implications for Israeli security. He also explores Iran's strategies amid domestic pressures, urging Israel to seek coordinated political solutions.
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Iran's Latin America Attack Network
- Iran uses Latin American bases and local criminal networks to plot attacks on Israeli targets abroad.
- These proxy operations create distance but are easier to uncover due to low-skilled local recruits.
Venezuela As Iran's Regional Hub
- Venezuela functions as a regional hub for Iran's activity in Latin America, hosting Quds Force elements.
- U.S. concern over that hub explains Washington's public exposure of foiled plots and focus on the region.
Targeting Friendly Regimes And Communities
- Iran focuses on countries with large Shiite communities or leftist governments to build influence.
- Political shifts back to the right in parts of Latin America are constraining Iran's ambitions there.