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Iran condemns Australia’s listing of IRGC as ‘sponsor of terrorism’
Designation a ‘dangerous precedent’ designed under Israeli influence
“The political move by the Australian government is a dangerous and criminal precedent, designed under the influence of the Zionist regime [of Israel] to divert public attention from the genocide in Gaza,” Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday, according to IRNA.
“It amounts to collaboration by the initiators of this action with the criminals who are under investigation by the International Criminal Court,” it added.
The Australian government listed the IRGC on Thursday over accusations that the Guards had orchestrated attacks against Australia’s Jewish community.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the move as “an illegal, unjustifiable act, and a violation of international legal rules and norms” in respect of the national sovereignty of states.
The ministry expressed “disgust at the adherence of certain Australian politicians to the evil policy of the genocidal Israeli regime in spreading lies against Iran”, and underscored the Australian government’s international responsibility for the designation.
“This irresponsible action is a continuation of the grave mistake the Australian government committed on the basis of completely unfounded accusations fabricated by the intelligence agencies of the Zionist regime, and it has placed the longstanding Iran-Australia diplomatic relationship at the service of granting concessions to the occupying Zionist regime,” it said.
The ministry was referring to Australia’s expulsion of the Iranian ambassador in Canberra in August, following allegations of Iran’s involvement in two anti-Semitic attacks in the country.
“This comes as Australian authorities, including New South Wales Police, explicitly acknowledged on October 25, 2025, that the allegation of Iran’s involvement in actions against Jewish targets was fabricated, saying there is no evidence of Iranian interference in the alleged anti-Jewish incidents in Australia,” the ministry said.
The ministry reiterated “the exalted, empowering, and honorable status” of the IRGC as part of the official armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which had played an “unparalleled role” in defending Iran’s sovereignty and national security against foreign aggression and combating terrorism, including Daesh.
It added that Tehran would take “all necessary measures” to safeguard the reputation of its armed forces against hostile designations.