WANA (Nov 27) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the Australian government’s decision to place the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on its so-called list of “state sponsors of terrorism,” describing the move as unjustified, politically motivated, and contrary to principles of international law.

 

According to the Foreign Ministry’s statement, the decision is “unlawful, indefensible, and inconsistent with the fundamental norms of respect for the sovereignty of states.” The Ministry also asserted that certain Australian policymakers, by “echoing the narratives propagated by the Israeli regime,” played a role in shaping this decision. Tehran claims that such an action exposes Australia to “international responsibility.”

 

The condemnation comes amid a period of heightened tension between Tehran and Canberra in recent months. Earlier, following the publication of allegations linking Iran to two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, the Australian government declared Iran’s ambassador in Canberra persona non grata. Subsequently, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the suspension of the Australian Embassy’s activities in Tehran and the relocation of Australian diplomats to a third country.

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected these allegations as “entirely baseless,” citing the October 25, 2025 statement from New South Wales Police asserting that “no evidence exists indicating Iran’s involvement in the alleged acts.” Tehran maintains that Australia’s latest action is a continuation of the same “grave error” and a result of “accusations manufactured by Israeli security sources.”

 

The Foreign Ministry further described the designation as a “dangerous precedent” driven by political objectives and framed it as an attempt to “divert public attention from developments in Gaza.” It also underscored that the IRGC is an official branch of Iran’s armed forces and has played a central role in “safeguarding national security and combating terrorism, including the fight against ISIS.”

 

Tehran stated that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran will employ all necessary means to “defend the standing and credibility of its armed forces” against any hostile action or designation.

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