Kathmandu – In a significant diplomatic move, Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador, Ahmad Sadeghi, along with three of his colleagues, following confirmation that Iran was involved in at least two anti-Semitic attacks on Australian soil.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the country’s intelligence agency uncovered Iran’s role in two arson attacks targeting Jewish establishments a Jewish-owned restaurant in Sydney and the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Investigations pointed to the involvement of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in both incidents, which took place last year.
Declaring the ambassador and his associates as “persona non grata,” Australia has given them seven days to leave the country.
This marks the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador a move underscoring the gravity of the situation. In response to the findings, Australia has also suspended operations at its embassy in Iran, citing security concerns for its diplomatic staff.
Furthermore, Australian citizens currently in Iran have been strongly urged to leave the country due to heightened tensions.
This diplomatic rift signals a serious deterioration in Australia-Iran relations and reflects growing global concerns over Iran’s international activities, particularly targeting Jewish communities abroad.
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