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Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador, Accuses Iran of Organizing Antisemitic Attacks

HeadlineAug 26, 2025

Australia has expelled the Iranian ambassador after its spy agency accused Iran’s government of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that Australia has “credible intelligence” that Iran was responsible for the arson attacks against a synagogue in Melbourne and a kosher restaurant in Sydney. It’s the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II.

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