The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned an Australian diplomat to protest against the “illegal and unjustified” sanctions imposed by Australia on Iranian officials. The Islamic Republic made it clear that it reserves the right to retaliate against such actions.
The Australian diplomat assured that Iran’s stance will be conveyed to the government in Canberra. The sanctions were imposed on five senior Iranian officials and three entities for what Australia described as “Iran’s destabilizing behavior” in the West Asia region.
The targeted officials include Defence Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani and the Commander of the IRGC’s Qods Force Brigadier General Esmail Qaani. This move has escalated tensions between the two countries.
