WANA (Sep 04) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the departure of Australia’s ambassador from Iran and confirmed that, in accordance with diplomatic norms and international law, the Islamic Republic of Iran has reciprocally reduced the level of Australia’s diplomatic presence in the country.

 

In an interview, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei described Australia’s decision to downgrade diplomatic relations as “unjustified” and said, “We do not welcome the reduction in diplomatic ties, as we believe there was no reason or justification for this action, and it impacts the relationship between our two nations.”

 

Baqaei emphasized that, in line with diplomatic protocols, Iran has responded to Australia’s move by lowering the level of Australian diplomatic representation in Tehran. He confirmed that this measure coincides with the exit of the Australian ambassador from Iran.

 

Despite the diplomatic limitations, Baqaei noted that Iran’s consular section in Canberra remains operational and stressed that the embassy is striving to provide necessary consular services to Iranian citizens residing in Australia.

 

He also dismissed allegations of anti-Semitism against Iran, calling them “ridiculous and baseless.”

 

Earlier, on August 26, the Australian Prime Minister claimed that Tehran was involved in two anti-Semitic attacks in Australia and ordered that Iran’s ambassador in Canberra, Ahmad Sadeghi, along with three other Iranian diplomats, leave the country within seven days.

 

Canberra also suspended the operations of its embassy in Tehran and urged Australian citizens living in Iran to depart as soon as possible if conditions permit.

Iran’s Ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi

Iran’s Ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi. Social media/ WANA News Agency