Iran & Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Iran: Iran>>>'s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>> was identified as being behind antisemitic attacks in Australia>>>, leading to the expulsion of Iran>>>'s ambassador.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: The Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, led by Michael Burgess>>>, raised the national terrorism threat level and identified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>> as responsible for some antisemitic attacks in Australia>>>.

Iran: Iran is accused by Australia of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne, leading to the expulsion of its ambassador from Australia and the suspension of diplomatic ties. Iran denies these allegations.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: The Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) gathered credible intelligence linking Iran to the antisemitic attacks in Australia, which formed the basis for Australia's diplomatic actions.

Iran: Iran is blamed by Michael Burgess for directing antisemitic arson attacks on Jewish businesses in Australia since the Gaza conflict began. Australia also expelled Iran's ambassador in August 2025 due to these accusations.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: The Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is responsible for assessing and countering national security threats in Australia. Its Director-General, Michael Burgess, delivered the annual threat assessment, highlighting the complex and compounding nature of current threats.

Iran: Telegram is mentioned as having played a role in pro-democracy movements in Iran, but this is not central to the case.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: ASIO's assessment of Australia's terrorism threat level is cited as context for the legal action, but ASIO is not a direct party.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: The Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation had investigated one of the suspected gunmen in 2019 for ties to an Islamic State group cell but found no indication of an ongoing threat.

Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation: Australia — Australian Security Intelligence Organisation has seen a 400% surge in orders for its Orion smartphone unit from the Israeli army since the war in Gaza Strip began, and has signed a deal with a major United States defense company, indicating significant growth and international interest.