Revelations Iran was behind antisemitic attacks show IRGC reached Australia
15 days ago
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- ASIO identified Iran as behind antisemitic attacks in Australia post-October 7, 2023.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is implicated in these foreign-orchestrated acts.
- IRGC has a history of targeting the Iranian diaspora in Australia, including intimidation and harassment.
- Iranian government denies allegations of interference, calling them baseless and without evidence.
- MI5 reports unprecedented Iranian-backed plots in the UK since Mahsa Amini's death in 2022.
- Iran uses criminal networks for plausible deniability in subversive activities globally.
- Antisemitic attacks in Australia aim to undermine community cohesion and target perceived weak links.
- Iran's influence and proxy capabilities have been degraded by Israeli strikes and financial constraints.
- Analysts are divided on whether Iran's diminished regional influence affects its global operations.
- Australia's exposure of Iran's activities may lead IRGC to shift focus to new targets.