28 Aug 2025

How was Iran able to commit antisemitic attacks on Australian soil?

From Nights, 8:40 pm on 28 August 2025

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has revealed there is evidence that the Iranian government was responsible for at least two attacks against the Jewish community on Australian soil.

The Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi has been expelled from Australia, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps will be listed as a terrorist organisation.

Laura Tingle, the ABC's Global Affairs Editor, joins Emile Donovan to explain how the announcement unfolded and what it means for Australia on the world stage and at home.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: AFP / HILARY WARDHAUGH