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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty and Josh Butler

Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ as Australia rejects accusation it expelled ambassador to ‘appease Israel’

A car left the Iranian embassy premises in Canberra on Tuesday evening.
A car leaves the Iranian embassy premises in Canberra on Tuesday evening. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/AFP/Getty Images

Iran has rejected allegations it was behind two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, and vowed “reciprocal action” against Australia for expelling its ambassador.

A car carrying embassy officials was seen leaving the Iranian embassy in Canberra on Tuesday night. Iran’s ambassador – now persona non grata – and other diplomats have been given seven days to leave the country.

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