image sourced from original article at Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced decisive measures against Iran after credible intelligence linked the Iranian government to two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia in 2024. The attacks targeted Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the Adass Israel synagogue, raising concerns about foreign interference and attempts to undermine social cohesion within the country.
In response, Albanese declared the expulsion of Iran's ambassador, the withdrawal of Australian diplomats from Tehran, and plans to legislate the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. These actions follow mounting pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who criticized Albanese for his stance on antisemitism and recognition of a Palestinian state.
Albanese emphasized that the intelligence gathered by the Australian Security Intelligence Organization points to a disturbing pattern of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation. He assured the public that the government is taking strong and decisive steps to protect the community and uphold national security.
