LBCI

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over arson attacks

World News

04-09-2025 | 07:09

Share

Share

Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia after row over arson attacks

Iran has downgraded diplomatic ties with Australia, its foreign ministry said on Thursday, a week after Australia expelled the Iranian ambassador over accusations that Tehran directed two antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

"According to diplomatic law and in response to Australia's action, the Islamic Republic has also reciprocally reduced the level of Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, adding that Canberra's ambassador had left Iran.

"The accusation of antisemitism against Iran is ridiculous and baseless," Baghaei said, adding that Tehran does not welcome the deterioration in bilateral relations with Canberra.

Iranian officials said Tehran's embassy in Canberra was continuing to provide consular services.

Reuters

World News

Middle East News

Iran

Australia

Attacks

Tehran

Sydney

Melbourne

Next

European leaders speak to Trump after Ukraine summit

Afghanistan earthquake death toll tops 2,200

Previous

Recommended For You

Trump cools war fears as region braces for escalation: Is Iran really getting a ‘second chance’?

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

Trump cools war fears as region braces for escalation: Is Iran really getting a ‘second chance’?

US issues new Iran-related sanctions, US Treasury website shows

10:34

US issues new Iran-related sanctions, US Treasury website shows

US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

09:15

US seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests

08:48

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over Minnesota protests

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

China tells Iran it opposes 'use of force' in diplomacy

07:23

China tells Iran it opposes 'use of force' in diplomacy

Ambassador Issa says US supports Lebanese army, hails Beirut Port scanners

05:30

Ambassador Issa says US supports Lebanese army, hails Beirut Port scanners

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Machgharah residents

09:43

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Machgharah residents

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Sohmor residents ahead of strike

08:16

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Sohmor residents ahead of strike

Videos

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Ambassador Issa says US supports Lebanese army, hails Beirut Port scanners

1

Ambassador Issa says US supports Lebanese army, hails Beirut Port scanners

Saudi, Qatar, Oman convinced Trump to 'give Iran a chance:' AFP

2

Saudi, Qatar, Oman convinced Trump to 'give Iran a chance:' AFP

EU, Lebanon sign six agreements worth €110.5 million in new grants

3

EU, Lebanon sign six agreements worth €110.5 million in new grants

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Sohmor residents ahead of strike

4

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Sohmor residents ahead of strike

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Machgharah residents

5

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to Machgharah residents

Lebanon charges four with alleged Mossad ties and kidnapping of retired officer

6

Lebanon charges four with alleged Mossad ties and kidnapping of retired officer

President Aoun, Jordan PM stress Arab unity, deepen cooperation through new agreements

7

President Aoun, Jordan PM stress Arab unity, deepen cooperation through new agreements

Beirut Wings scandal: Unlicensed instructors and falsified flight records raise safety concerns

8

Beirut Wings scandal: Unlicensed instructors and falsified flight records raise safety concerns

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More