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Australia has expelled Iran's ambassador and suspended its embassy operations in Tehran after blaming Iran for orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The government plans to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. Community and political leaders have condemned Iran's involvement, and investigations are ongoing.

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Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

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  • Australia expelled Iran's ambassador after blaming Iran for two antisemitic attacks.
  • This is Australia's first expulsion of an envoy since the Second World War. 11s
  • Attacks targeted a synagogue in Melbourne and a kosher restaurant in Sydney; no injuries reported. 54s
  • Australia suspended embassy operations in Tehran and diplomats are safe in a third country. 1m 21s
  • Australia will designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. 1m 28s
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Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia gives Iran's ambassador seven days to leave the country after blaming Iran for two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Australia expels Iranian envoy over antisemitic attacks

Australia suspends operations at its embassy in Tehran and plans to designate Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

Chris Minns condemns Iran's involvement in Bondi antisemitic attack
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13 hours ago
Chris Minns condemns Iran's involvement in Bondi antisemitic attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns condemns Iran's involvement in the Bondi attack as deeply disturbing and says any act of hatred is unacceptable.

Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, PM says
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10 News First
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Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, PM says

Australian officials reveal the Iranian government directed at least two recent attacks targeting the Jewish community, including a synagogue firebombing and an arson attack on a Jewish business.

Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, PM says
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Iran orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil, PM says

In response, Australia expels the Iranian ambassador and three diplomats, marking the first such expulsion in the post-war period.

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