Australia says it is expelling Iranian diplomats after its intelligence service determined that the Islamic Republic was behind recent antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

Australia said on Tuesday it would expel Iran's ambassador to Canberra, as it accused Tehran of executing two antisemitic attacks in the key cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Since the Israel-Gaza war began in October 2023,

Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney.It marks the first time Australia has expelled an ambassador since World War II.