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Australia Moves to Label Iran's Guards as Terrorists Amid Community Fears

8/28/2025

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An Australian Senate inquiry received over 1,100 submissions regarding harassment by Iranian officials against the Iranian-Australian community.
The government intends to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization due to evidence of foreign interference and antisemitic attacks.
Critics claim the government has been slow to respond to warnings about Iran's activities in Australia.
The Iranian regime's actions have increased fears within the community, leading to demands for stronger government measures.
This situation illustrates Iran's strategy of using foreign interference to undermine democratic nations.

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Story summary

An Australian Senate inquiry received over 1,100 submissions regarding harassment by Iranian officials against the Iranian-Australian community.
The government intends to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization due to evidence of foreign interference and antisemitic attacks.
Critics claim the government has been slow to respond to warnings about Iran's activities in Australia.
The Iranian regime's actions have increased fears within the community, leading to demands for stronger government measures.
This situation illustrates Iran's strategy of using foreign interference to undermine democratic nations.