Tue Aug 26 03:18:30 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Australia is expelling Iran’s ambassador, suspending embassy operations in Tehran, and designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. This follows accusations that Iran orchestrated anti-Jewish attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year. Australia’s Foreign Minister has declared the Iranian ambassador and three colleagues persona non grata and advised Australians to avoid travel to Iran.

**News Article:**

**Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador, Designates IRGC Terrorist Group Over Anti-Jewish Attacks**

CANBERRA – Australia is taking strong diplomatic action against Iran, expelling its ambassador and designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tuesday. The move is a direct response to what Albanese described as “extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation,” specifically referring to two anti-Jewish attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year.

“It is totally unacceptable, and the Australian government is taking strong and decisive action,” Albanese told reporters.

The attacks in question targeted the Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney on October 10 and the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on December 6, resulting in extensive property damage but no casualties. Australian officials believe Iran was behind these incidents, designed to undermine social cohesion within Australia.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and three of his colleagues have been given seven days to leave the country, marking the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II. Australia has also suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran, relocating its diplomats to a third country.

“I can also announce the government will legislate to list Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC, as a terrorist organisation,” Albanese added.

Despite the severe diplomatic measures, Wong stated that Australia would maintain some diplomatic channels with Iran to protect its own interests. She urged Australians in Iran to return home and advised against any travel to the country.

As of publication, there has been no immediate response from the Iranian government.

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