Iran says calls from Japan and Australia for diplomacy ‘hypocritical’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has harshly criticized Japan and Australia for a recent joint statement from the two nations' foreign ministers, which contained "biased," "unacceptable," and "hypocritical” remarks about Iran. 

Australian ambassador leaves Iran as Tehran downgrades Canberra’s diplomatic presence

TEHRAN – The Australian ambassador has left Tehran after Canberra ordered Iran’s envoy and several diplomats to leave Australia, prompting the Islamic Republic to downgrade Australia’s diplomatic status in Iran in a reciprocal move, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Kangaroo court 

Aussie PM expels Iran’s envoy over unfounded allegations of “antisemitic” attacks after he angers Israel for plans to recognize Palestine  

TEHRAN – When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced cameras in Canberra on Tuesday to announce the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, he looked like a judge delivering a verdict in what English speakers call a kangaroo court.

Israeli–Australian diplomatic spat: Author calls it ‘nothing more than theatre’

Antony Loewenstein, author of The Palestine Laboratory, a book examining Israel’s arms and surveillance industry, told Al Jazeera from Sydney that the latest diplomatic spat between Israel and Australia was “theatre.”

Australia bars entry of Israeli politician who backed Gaza displacement

Australia’s federal government has cancelled the visa of Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, a member of Israel's far right Mafdal-Religious Zionism party, just days before he was due to arrive in Australia for a speaking event, ABC news reported. 

Australia to recognize Palestinian state in September

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, the BBC reported. 

Iran discover fate in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026

TEHRAN – Iran learned their rivals at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 following the Official Draw on Tuesday.

Iranian students shine at International Mathematical Olympiad

TEHRAN – Iran grabbed two gold medals, three silver medals, and a bronze medal at the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2025), held from July 10-20 in Australia.

11,000-year-old secret revealed: Boars transported across Zagros for ritual feasts in western Iran

TEHRAN - A study by an international team has revealed that pre-agricultural communities at the Early Neolithic site of Asiab, near Kermanshah in western Iran (~9660–9340 cal BCE), engaged in complex logistical efforts to provision large-scale ritual feasts.

Australia PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win

Labor's Anthony Albanese has defied the so-called "incumbency curse" to be re-elected Australia's prime minister in a landslide, the BBC reported.

Sanctions a key obstacle to Iran-Australia trade: envoy

TEHRAN - The Australian ambassador to Iran has stated that banking sanctions remain the main hurdle to expanding trade ties between the two countries, expressing hope that ongoing dialogue and diplomatic efforts will help overcome these restrictions.

Benevolent Iranian Women Association convenes in Australia, challenging Western narratives

TEHRAN - In a pivotal meeting held on February 22 to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Benevolent Iranian Women Association (BIWA) convened to discuss pressing issues surrounding authenticity, diversity, and representation in politics.

Jewish demonstrators: ‘Netanyahu is a terrorist’, ‘Freedom for Palestine’

Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in front of the Melbourne parliament earlier today to protest Israeli actions and the Australian government’s support for them.

Tehran blasts interventionist policies of UK, Australia in West Asia

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the recent joint statement issued by the foreign and defense ministers of Australia and the United Kingdom, labeling it as "baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant."

Shiraz is a safe, promising hub for tourism and investment, Australian ambassador says

TEHRAN - Shiraz, the cultural and historical jewel of southern Iran, recently welcomed Ian McConville, the Australian Ambassador to Iran, during his official visit to the city.

Australia sanctions Iranian individuals linked to nation’s missile program

TEHRAN – Canberra has followed in the footsteps of the UK and EU, with the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcing sanctions against Iranian individuals associated with the country’s missile program.

Australian ambassador to Tehran summoned over ‘biased stance’ on West Asia affairs

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Australian Ambassador to Tehran on Monday, to address his country's lack of partiality regarding the ongoing events in West Asia. 

Iranian embassy dismisses accusations of Israeli ambassador to Australia

TEHRAN - On Thursday, September 26, 2024, in a commentary in The Australian newspaper, Amir Maimon, the so-called ambassador of the illegitimate Israeli regime to Australia, raised some baseless allegations and accusations against Iran which the embassy finds necessary to make the following clarifications on them.

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Mourning ceremony for demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) held in Sydney

TEHRAN- A mourning ceremony commemorating the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam took place on Sunday night at the Mohammadi Center in Kemps Creek in Sydney, Australia.

Tehran condemns ‘double standards’ in Australia and New Zealand's joint statement on Gaza crisis 

TEHRAN – Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has condemned the joint declaration made by the Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand regarding the ongoing crisis in Gaza for its selective coverage and disregard of realities on the ground.

Iran learn fate in 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group B of the 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup.

Iran calls out Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for 'dual approach' on Israel

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman has sharply denounced as hypocritical a joint statement by Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, which condemned Iran's April operation against Israeli positions in the occupied territories, an operation that was a direct response to Israel's unprecedented attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria.

Fatima Payman ‘exiled’ by Labor

The Western Australia Labor senator Fatima Payman said she has been “exiled” by the party and colleagues after warning she might cross the floor again on votes relating to Palestinian statehood.

Couple’s 100-year-old car traverses Iran on way to Australia

TEHRAN – After 12 days of winding their way through Iranian soil, an Australian couple, traveling in a classic Bean from England to Australia, has brought the curtain on their journey through the Islamic Republic.