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Dominic Giannini

Australia sanctions Iranians over Middle East conflict

Australia has sanctioned five Iranians and three entities in response to what it calls Tehran's destabilising behaviour in the Middle East.

The targeted people include Iran's Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on Tuesday.

Former defence minister Amir Hatami, managing director of Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Mehdi Gogerdchian and Major General Gholam Rashid are also targeted.

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