Australia severs diplomatic ties with Iran, expels ambassador over terror links

Australia cuts diplomatic relations with Iran, expels its ambassador, and designates IRGC as a terrorist organization. PM Albanese cites anti-Semitic attacks on soil as the reason. A historic move underscoring zero tolerance for foreign-backed violence threatening national unity.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma
Updated : 26 August 2025, 11:48 AM IST
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New Delhi: The diplomatic tension between Australia and Iran has deepened and reached a new turn. The Australian government has severed its diplomatic ties with Iran and ordered several diplomats, including the Iranian ambassador, to leave the country.

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The main reason for this move is the accusation that Iran is sponsoring anti-Semitic attacks in Australia.

Allegations of Iranian involvement in attacks

Australia's intelligence agency ASIO has blamed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for two attacks in the country. The first attack took place on October 20 last year at Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney, and the second on December 6 at Adas Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the IRGC a terrorist organization, calling these attacks a "threat to social unity."

Historic decision and Iranian response

After this, the Australian government ordered Iranian Ambassador Ahmed Sadeghi and three other diplomatic staff to leave the country within seven days.

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This is the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador in this manner. This decision has completely broken the relations between the two countries.

Statement of Prime Minister Albanese

Prime Minister Albanese said that Iran is trying to create social differences and spread violence in Australia. He made it clear that the Australian government will not tolerate any such activity that endangers the peace and social harmony of the country.

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This incident reflects the growing diplomatic isolation against Iran at the international level. This step of Australia is part of its policy of giving priority to national security and social unity. In the future, this is likely to have a profound impact on the mutual relations between the two countries.

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  • 26 August 2025, 11:48 AM IST