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August 26, 2025

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador, Accuses Iran of Organizing Antisemitic Attacks
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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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