Australia ends diplomatic relations with Iran after accusations it backed antisemitic arson attacks

Published August 26, 2025 8:40am ET



Australia suspended diplomatic relations with Iran and expelled the ambassador on Tuesday due to accusations that the country carried out antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the Australian Security Intelligence Organization had concluded Iran orchestrated antisemitic attacks in two cities, and likely others. In retaliation, Australia is expelling the Iranian ambassador to Canberra, suspending operations at its embassy in Tehran, and designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, he said. 

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