Iran rages at Australia’s decision, proving Tehran fears exposure of its terror network targeting Jews worldwide.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry erupted in fury Thursday after Australia formally designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism — a move that directly exposes Tehran’s global destabilization campaigns and its targeting of Jewish communities abroad.
In a statement carried by Xinhua, Tehran condemned the decision as “unlawful” and “in violation of international norms,” predictably accusing Australia of acting “under Israel’s influence.” Iran’s outrage reflects a familiar pattern: whenever its covert terrorism is exposed, the regime reflexively blames the Jewish state rather than confront its own violent behavior.
Calling the designation a “dangerous and criminal precedent,” the regime insisted the IRGC is merely part of its national armed forces, portraying the group as a heroic defender of Iran’s sovereignty. In reality, the IRGC functions as a state-run terror enterprise spanning Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Gaza, and beyond — orchestrating attacks, funding extremist militias, and fueling antisemitic violence across the globe.
Australia’s move was triggered by intelligence revealing that the IRGC orchestrated two antisemitic attacks targeting Australian Jews: the bombing attempt at Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney in October 2024, and the December attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. Both were designed to intimidate Australia’s Jewish community and undermine domestic security.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated unequivocally:
“Iran’s attacks were unprecedented and dangerous acts of aggression… which is why we are listing the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism.”
She emphasized the Albanese government has taken stronger action against Tehran than any previous Australian administration to protect Australians — particularly Jews — from foreign aggression.
Iran, desperate to deny its exposure, has rejected all allegations, even downgrading diplomatic ties after Canberra expelled the Iranian ambassador in September. Tehran’s reaction highlights a deeper truth: the regime fears accountability, fears transparency, and fears international recognition of the IRGC’s role as one of the world’s most dangerous terror networks.
Once again, a Western nation has confirmed what Israel has warned for decades — Iran’s regime is not a victim. It is the aggressor.
