Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen By: FOXNews.com March 08, 2024 at 19:07 PM EST Peruvian police have arrested an Iranian national believed to be a member of Iran's Quds Force, as well as two other Peruvian citizens, suspected to be planning to murder an Israeli. LIMA, Peru (AP) — Police in Peru on Friday announced the arrest of an Iranian citizen who was purportedly a member of the Iranian Quds Force and had allegedly planned to kill an Israeli citizen in the South American country.Gen. Óscar Arriola, Peru's police chief, said in a press conference that Majid Azizi, 56, was arrested in Lima Thursday along with two Peruvian citizens.PERU ALLOWS NATALEE HOLLOWAY'S KILLER MULTIPLE CONJUGAL VISITS FOR HIS MENTAL HEALTH, REHABILITATIONArriola said authorities thwarted the attack against the Israeli. He did not identify the intended target for security reasons.Police are still looking for a third Peruvian they think was in charge of killing the Israeli man, he said.Arriola said Azizi entered Lima on March 3, and they were alerted about him by foreign intelligence offices.The Associated Press couldn't independently confirm whether Azizi is a member of the Quds Force. Iranian authorities have not commented.The Quds Force is an elite wing of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and oversees foreign operations.This is the first time Peruvian authorities have announced the arrest of an alleged member of that group.Arriola said Azizi was captured after withdrawing money from an ATM and, along with the two Peruvians arrested, will remain in prison for an initial 15 days under terrorism charges.The general said the man intended to return to Iran the same day he was captured.Azizi is married to a Peruvian woman, he added. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen By: FOXNews.com March 08, 2024 at 19:07 PM EST Peruvian police have arrested an Iranian national believed to be a member of Iran's Quds Force, as well as two other Peruvian citizens, suspected to be planning to murder an Israeli. LIMA, Peru (AP) — Police in Peru on Friday announced the arrest of an Iranian citizen who was purportedly a member of the Iranian Quds Force and had allegedly planned to kill an Israeli citizen in the South American country.Gen. Óscar Arriola, Peru's police chief, said in a press conference that Majid Azizi, 56, was arrested in Lima Thursday along with two Peruvian citizens.PERU ALLOWS NATALEE HOLLOWAY'S KILLER MULTIPLE CONJUGAL VISITS FOR HIS MENTAL HEALTH, REHABILITATIONArriola said authorities thwarted the attack against the Israeli. He did not identify the intended target for security reasons.Police are still looking for a third Peruvian they think was in charge of killing the Israeli man, he said.Arriola said Azizi entered Lima on March 3, and they were alerted about him by foreign intelligence offices.The Associated Press couldn't independently confirm whether Azizi is a member of the Quds Force. Iranian authorities have not commented.The Quds Force is an elite wing of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and oversees foreign operations.This is the first time Peruvian authorities have announced the arrest of an alleged member of that group.Arriola said Azizi was captured after withdrawing money from an ATM and, along with the two Peruvians arrested, will remain in prison for an initial 15 days under terrorism charges.The general said the man intended to return to Iran the same day he was captured.Azizi is married to a Peruvian woman, he added. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd