Australia ends diplomatic ties with Iran, expels ambassador; urges its people to leave

Australia expelled Iran's ambassador following accusations that Iran orchestrated anti-Semitic attacks on a kosher food company in Sydney and a synagogue in Melbourne. ​An alert to Australians in Iran noted the embassy’s closure and urged them to “strongly consider leaving as soon as possible, if it is safe to do so.” “Foreigners in Iran, including Australians and dual Australian-Iranian nationals, are at a high risk of arbitrary detention or arrest,” the warning read.