Australia has taken a historic stance against Iran, accusing it of orchestrating violent antisemitic attacks on its soil, specifically targeting a synagogue in Melbourne and a restaurant in Sydney.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation uncovered troubling evidence linking Tehran to these incidents, prompting swift action from the government.
In response to these allegations, Australia expelled Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and three other diplomats, marking the first expulsion of an ambassador in over 80 years.
This diplomatic fallout has led to a severing of ties between the two nations, with Australia closing its embassy in Tehran and calling for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be designated as a terrorist organization.
Amid rising antisemitism in Australia and growing tensions with Iran, the situation has ignited debate about national security, foreign policy, and the broader implications for the Jewish community and Australia’s international relations.
Iran has vehemently denied the accusations, promising retaliatory actions while the Australian government stands firm in its commitment to combat extremism and protect its citizens.