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Australia Expels Iran's Ambassador Over Attacks on Jewish Sites

8/26/2025

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Australia’s ASIO confirmed Iran's involvement in attacks on Jewish sites, leading to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.
Prime Minister Albanese condemned the attacks as aggressive acts threatening social cohesion.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be labeled a terrorist organization, with new legislation under review.
This is Australia’s first foreign ambassador expulsion since World War II.
ASIO is probing additional antisemitic incidents for possible Iranian links.

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Australia’s ASIO confirmed Iran's involvement in attacks on Jewish sites, leading to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.
Prime Minister Albanese condemned the attacks as aggressive acts threatening social cohesion.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be labeled a terrorist organization, with new legislation under review.
This is Australia’s first foreign ambassador expulsion since World War II.
ASIO is probing additional antisemitic incidents for possible Iranian links.