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Diplomatic bombshell: Australia cuts ties with Iran as travel warning reaches crisis level

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The unthinkable has happened in Australian diplomacy. For the first time since World War II, Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador, severing diplomatic ties with Iran and leaving thousands of Australians stranded with severely limited consular support.



The expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi marks the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II, following explosive revelations from Australia's spy agency that Iran orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil.



A morning that changed everything



On 6 December 2024, at approximately 4:10 am, an arson terrorist attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, injuring one member and causing significant damage.



What initially appeared to be a hate crime has now been revealed as something far more sinister—a foreign government directing attacks against Australians.









The attack could have been catastrophic, with a synagogue board member noting that if it had happened an hour later, 'there would have been hundreds of people inside.' One congregant who escaped suffered burns to his hands, and the synagogue's interior was 'completely gutted'.




'If you're thinking of going to Iran, please don't'

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong



The Orthodox Adass Israel Synagogue, built in 1965 and part of a congregation founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors from Hungary, has become the centre of an international diplomatic crisis that has implications for every Australian with connections to Iran.









The intelligence that shocked a nation



ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed the attacks 'through a series of cut-outs' - a complex network of intermediaries designed to hide Iran's involvement. The operation wasn't limited to Melbourne.



ASIO also linked Iran to an October 2024 arson attack on Lewis' Continental Kitchen near Bondi Beach in Sydney, a kosher restaurant that had served the community for more than 50 years.



Authorities believe Iran paid criminal networks using cryptocurrency to carry out the attacks.




Australia's response to Iran


Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and three diplomatic staff expelled (7 days to leave)


Australian embassy in Tehran suspended operations


Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to be listed as terrorist organisation


$31+ million pledged to rebuild synagogue and enhance Jewish community security


Travel warning elevated to highest level: 'Do Not Travel'




What this means for Iranian-Australians



The diplomatic rupture has created a crisis for the estimated 2,000-4,000 Australians believed to be in Iran, who now face extremely limited consular assistance. Iran does not recognise dual nationality, and Australia's ability to provide consular support to dual Australian-Iranian nationals is extremely limited.









For older Australians who may have family connections to Iran or had planned visits, the situation is particularly concerning. Foreigners in Iran, including Australians, are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest, with foreign and dual nationals having been detained without due process.



A relationship built over decades, shattered in hours



Australia has maintained a long-standing bilateral relationship with Iran, with an uninterrupted diplomatic presence since opening its embassy in Tehran in 1968. Iran has maintained its embassy in Canberra since 1971.



This 57-year diplomatic relationship came to an abrupt end when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the attacks as 'extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation' designed to undermine Australia's social cohesion.









The broader picture: rising antisemitism



This diplomatic crisis sits within a disturbing context. Antisemitic incidents in Australia have skyrocketed, with 2,062 incidents recorded between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 495 incidents the year before. Physical assaults on Jews in Australia spiked from 11 the previous year to 65.



Recent months have seen synagogues, schools, and homes firebombed, nurses threatening to kill Jewish patients, and the discovery of a trailer filled with explosives intended for a Sydney synagogue. The Iranian-directed attacks represent a new and more dangerous escalation.



Practical implications for travellers




Essential information for travellers



  • All travel to Iran should be avoided—government advice is 'Do Not Travel'

  • Australians currently in Iran urged to leave immediately if safe to do so

  • Australian embassy in Tehran is closed—no consular services available

  • Dual citizens face particular risks as Iran doesn't recognise dual nationality

  • Contact Australian Government 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre: 1300 555 135 (within Australia) or +61 2 6261 3305 (outside Australia)




The travel implications extend beyond immediate safety concerns. Airlines may cancel or reduce operations to and from Iran at short notice, and some countries have restrictions on travellers coming from Iran. Travel insurance may also be affected when governments issue 'do not travel' advisories.









The human cost



Beyond the diplomatic manoeuvring lies real human impact. The Adass Israel congregation raised more than $600,000 for reconstruction after the fire and has restarted weekday services at a new temporary synagogue, with the location kept secret for security reasons.



Jewish community leaders welcomed the government's action but criticised those who initially dismissed the attacks as hoaxes. Victims said the events left them 'terrified for their safety'.



Looking ahead



The government will legislate to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, bringing Australia in line with the United States, which designated the IRGC as a terrorist group in 2019.



While some diplomatic lines will remain open to advance Australia's interests, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Australians in Iran to return home and warned others against travelling there.



What This Means For You


This unprecedented diplomatic rupture serves as a stark reminder that international tensions can suddenly and dramatically affect ordinary Australians' ability to travel safely. For seniors who may remember the Cold War era, this represents the most significant diplomatic crisis involving Australia in decades.



The message from Canberra couldn't be clearer: if you're in Iran, come home. If you're thinking of going, don't.



What are your thoughts on Australia's diplomatic response to these revelations? Have you been affected by the travel restrictions, or do you have family or friends who might be? Share your perspective in the comments below.





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    https://www.news.com.au/travel/trav...6720dd3e11e46a6099a13de187e7a8?from=rss-basic





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: Australia has also suspended operations at its embassy in Iran ...


    Excerpt: The expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi marks the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk





  • Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera

    Cited text:


    Excerpt: The expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi marks the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II



    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025...ocal-action-after-australia-expels-ambassador





  • 2024 Melbourne synagogue attack—Wikipedia

    Cited text: On 6 December 2024, at approximately 4:10 am local time, an arson terrorist attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne in Ripponlea,...


    Excerpt: On 6 December 2024, at approximately 4:10 am, an arson terrorist attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, injuring one member and causing significant damage



    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Melbourne_synagogue_attack





  • Melbourne synagogue sustains massive damage in predawn attack by masked arsonists | The Times of Israel

    Cited text: A board member of the synagogue, Benjamin Klein, said a few congregants were sitting and praying inside when the fire started, and “they heard loud ba...


    Excerpt: The attack could have been catastrophic, with a synagogue board member noting that if it had happened an hour later, 'there would have been hundreds of people inside…



    https://www.timesofisrael.com/melbo...damage-in-predawn-attack-by-masked-arsonists/





  • 2024 Melbourne synagogue attack—Wikipedia

    Cited text: The targeted synagogue in the December 2024 attack was the Orthodox Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne, located in Ripponlea, Victoria.


    Excerpt: Orthodox Adass Israel Synagogue, built in 1965 and part of a congregation founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors from Hungary



    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Melbourne_synagogue_attack





  • 2024 Melbourne synagogue attack—Wikipedia

    Cited text: It is part of the Adass Israel Congregation, a Jewish group in Melbourne that traces its origins to a split in the Elwood Talmud Torah Hebrew Congrega...


    Excerpt: Orthodox Adass Israel Synagogue, built in 1965 and part of a congregation founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors from Hungary



    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Melbourne_synagogue_attack





  • Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy | News | Al Jazeera

    Cited text:


    Excerpt: Orthodox Adass Israel Synagogue, built in 1965 and part of a congregation founded in 1949 by Holocaust survivors from Hungary



    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025...of-directing-antisemitic-attacks-expels-envoy





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: Australia has also suspended operations at its embassy in Iran for the safety of its consular officials, and Australians in Iran have been urged to le...


    Excerpt: ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) directed the attacks 'through a series of cut-outs' - a complex network of intermediaries designed to hide Iran's involvement



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk





  • Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador : NPR

    Cited text:


    Excerpt: 2,000-4,000 Australians believed to be in Iran, who now face extremely limited consular assistance



    https://www.npr.org/2025/08/26/nx-s1-5517826/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-expels-ambassador





  • Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador : NPR

    Cited text: Burgess said no Iranian diplomats in Australia were involved. 'This was directed by the IRGC through a series of overseas cut-out facilitators to coor...


    Excerpt: Iran does not recognise dual nationality, and Australia's ability to provide consular support to dual Australian-Iranian nationals is extremely limited



    https://www.npr.org/2025/08/26/nx-s1-5517826/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-expels-ambassador





  • Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador : NPR

    Cited text: Iran's government had no immediate reaction. There has been a steep rise in antisemitic incidents in Sydney and Melbourne since the Israel-Hamas war b...


    Excerpt: Foreigners in Iran, including Australians, are at high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest, with foreign and dual nationals having been detained without due process



    https://www.npr.org/2025/08/26/nx-s1-5517826/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-expels-ambassador





  • Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador | WWNO

    Cited text: MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said the country...


    Excerpt: Australia has maintained a long-standing bilateral relationship with Iran, with an uninterrupted diplomatic presence since opening its embassy in Tehran in 1968.



    https://www.wwno.org/npr-news/2025-...ing-antisemitic-attacks-and-expels-ambassador





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: The two attacks linked to Iran by ASIO include an arson attack in October, 2024, on the Lewis’ Continental Kitchen near Bondi Beach in Sydney, which h...


    Excerpt: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the attacks as 'extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation' designed to undermine Australia's social cohesion



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk





  • Australian police arrest second suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack | The Times of Israel

    Cited text: Some 2,062 incidents were recorded between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 495 incidents a year earlier, according to data from the Execu...


    Excerpt: Antisemitic incidents in Australia have skyrocketed, with 2,062 incidents recorded between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 495 incidents the year before



    https://www.timesofisrael.com/austr...-suspect-in-melbourne-synagogue-arson-attack/





  • Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy | News | Al Jazeera

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


    Excerpt: Antisemitic incidents in Australia have skyrocketed, with 2,062 incidents recorded between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 495 incidents the year before



    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025...of-directing-antisemitic-attacks-expels-envoy





  • Melbourne synagogue sustains massive damage in predawn attack by masked arsonists | The Times of Israel

    Cited text: Antisemitic incidents in Australia have quadrupled since the Hamas attack, amid a global surge. Physical assaults on Jews in Australia spiked from 11 ...


    Excerpt: Physical assaults on Jews in Australia spiked from 11 the previous year to 65



    https://www.timesofisrael.com/melbo...damage-in-predawn-attack-by-masked-arsonists/





  • Australian police arrest second suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack | The Times of Israel

    Cited text: In recent months, Jews there have seen synagogues, schools, and homes firebombed, two nurses threatening to kill Jewish patients in their hospital, an...


    Excerpt: Recent months have seen synagogues, schools, and homes firebombed, nurses threatening to kill Jewish patients, and the discovery of a trailer filled with explosives intended for a Sydney synagogue



    https://www.timesofisrael.com/austr...-suspect-in-melbourne-synagogue-arson-attack/





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: Police allege three individuals broke into the place of worship and deliberately set it on fire.


    Excerpt: The government will legislate to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: ... Albanese said Iran’s IRGC—an elite wing of the Iranian military ...


    Excerpt: The government will legislate to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk





  • Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil | CNN

    Cited text: ... Albanese said Iran’s IRGC—an elite wing of the Iranian military considered instrumental in crushing dissent at home and projecting Iran’s power ...


    Excerpt: While some diplomatic lines will remain open to advance Australia's interests, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Australians in Iran to return home and warned others against travelling there



    https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/australia/australia-iran-antisemitic-attacks-intl-hnk



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You are a bellend. You're ignorant, childish, stupid and uneducated. You have nothing to say and your posts are ridiculous. You are an embarrassment to yourself.
Educate yourself Clusterf**k.
Take all of the time you want.

 
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While you may feel the need to exercise that free will, the Jews regard them as commandments and feel obliged to obey them as God intended. In fact, there are 613 mitzvot, which Jews are commanded to live by. This is NOT about you or me. This is wholly about the hypocrisy of an arrogant and criminally aggressive people.

The zionists. They saw Palestine as theirs. They want it all for themselves and they don't want to share it with anyone who does not share their zionist views. Views, I might add, that are not shared by Christians, Muslims, agnostics or many Jews who, by and large, happily co-existed in Palestine. It is an immutable fact that, prior to 1948, the land was known as Palestine. Many Jews acknowledge this. Indeed, former Israeli Prime Minister, Golda Meir referred to herself as Palestinian.

In 1948, following the collapse of Lord Balfour's British Mandate, Jews were given land in Palestine to call their own. They were given land they had no entitlement to and were given it by people (by then the newly-formed United Nations) who had no right to give it away.

Instead of showing some gratitude, David Ben Gurion initiated what, to the Israelis was called Plan Dalet, yet to the Palestinians was the Nakba (the catastrophe). This started the destruction of Palestinian society and homeland and the permanent displacement of a majority of the Palestinian people. It continues to this day.

And so, the people who call themselves Jews, who regard themselves as superior to all living beings, who throw Palestinians out of their comes and occupy them, who murder babies, infants, journalists and doctors, who want to erase Gaza to make a Trump resort, who are claiming back the West Bank and make life hell in East Jerusalem, I call them "HYPOCRITES. Because what part of:

You shall not murder,

You shall not commit adultery,

You shall not steal,

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour,

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor,

do you not understand?
That's so funny.
The land of Israel is the ancient homeland of the Jewish people. The quran also states that.
I'm glad that persecuted Jews worldwide, and including those living and also persecuted in the Middle Eastern muslim countries had a homeland finally to reside in.
Fact is old mate......your muslim mates don't like losing do they?
It's amusing to see them go into victim mode when that happens.

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Yes I support Palestine. At least I do not worship a god who tells you to tear up the ten commandments.
Well yeah. You worship a prophet who tells you to rip oup the book of freedoms.

Check out what you lot are missing out on...............

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"Remember that Palestinians, before the Israel/Gaza conflict, gave Hamas an approval rating of 58%". Hamas didn't exist in 1948, which is when Israel began Plan Dalet. You can't even get your facts straight.
Don't forget to fall off the flat world you know f***** about!!
 
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