In a distinct change of diplomatic relations, Iran declared a decrease in diplomacy status with Australia. This development, announced by the country’s foreign ministry on a Thursday, comes on the heels of Australia’s forceful eviction of the Iranian ambassador. The expulsion was brought about due to allegations that two separate incidents of antisemitic arson in both Sydney and Melbourne were orchestrated under Tehran’s directions.
In line with international diplomatic procedures and as a counteractive measure to Australia’s steps, the Islamic Republic has similarly scaled back Australia’s diplomatic involvement in Iran. This statement was confirmed by the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson. When pressed further, it was elucidated that the Australian ambassador is no longer in Iran, following these developments.
Across Australia, the news brought about mixed reactions with the country’s leader, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the situation. In the previous week, the Prime Minister had noted that activities undergone at the Iranian embassy in Tehran were being put on hold for a tentative period. In concern to Australian diplomats who were on Iranian territory, the Prime Minister confirmed their safety, stating that they were securely located in a third nation.
The actions undertaken by Canberra, which involved the expulsion of the Iranian Ambassador, marks an unprecedented move for Australia. It represents the first time such an extreme diplomatic measure has been implemented since the events of World War Two. This is merely a recent manifestation of an ongoing trend where Western nations have brought forth accusations of Iran instigating subversive hostile activities on foreign grounds.
However, Iran firmly rejects these allegations made by Australia. The Islamic Republic responded by fiercely denying the accusations that came from Australia, stating they were unfounded and lacking in substance.
“These allegations of antisemitism being directed at Iran are absurdly baseless and don’t withstand scrutiny”, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry remarked. The spokesperson further elaborated that these unfounded accusations were the root cause for the falling out between Tehran and Canberra, an unfortunate development which Tehran did not wish to see.
Officials from Iran elucidated further on the current scenario. Amid the severed ties, Tehran was still upholding its duty of providing diplomatic relations — the Iranian embassy on Australian soil, located in Canberra, would continue its operations and furnish necessary consular services to those in need.
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