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Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks
Above: Anthony Albanese speaks during a press conference in Canberra on Aug. 11, 2025. Image credit: Hilary Wardhaugh/AFP/Getty Images

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The government's response comes too late after repeatedly ignoring warnings from Jewish organizations and the Iranian diaspora, who had long called for the ambassador's expulsion. The delayed action left Australia's national security and Jewish community unnecessarily exposed to danger.

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