Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tehran was behind two antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne
Since the Israel-Gaza war began in October 2023, Australian homes, schools, synagogues and vehicles have been targeted in antisemitic vandalism and arson.
Australia’s security agency had gathered credible intelligence that the Iranian government had directed at least two attacks, Albanese told a press briefing.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation said it was likely that Iran had directed further attacks, he added.
“These were extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation on Australian soil,” Albanese said. “They were attempts to undermine social cohesion and sow discord in our community.”
