WANA (Nov 27) – Australia has placed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its list of so-called “state supporters of terrorism.” The decision was announced by the Australian government on Thursday.

 

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the move was based on assessments indicating, according to the Australian government, that the IRGC had a role in “organizing attacks against the Australian Jewish community.”

 

In August, Australia accused Iran of directing two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne in 2024 and gave the Iranian ambassador seven days to leave the country. Earlier, the Australian Parliament had passed legislation allowing the federal government to designate the IRGC under its “national terrorism” framework.

 

Iran has rejected all allegations and previously downgraded diplomatic relations with Australia in response.

 

During a meeting in New York with his Australian counterpart, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi referred to the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two countries and said Iran does not accept the claims made against it or any of its official institutions. He added that governments are expected to act responsibly when making statements or allegations about other states.

 

Araghchi also referred to what he described as “the record of Israeli intelligence activities against Iran,” stating that Australian officials have repeated accusations without presenting any evidence, a practice he said was inconsistent with norms of good faith and accountability in international relations.

Iran’s Embassy in Australia 

Iran’s Embassy in Australia. Social media/ WANA News Agency