(Iran International) In spite of Iranian denials, the Australian government admits it is “concerned” by Iran’s ongoing espionage activities.
A spokeswoman for Australia’s Home Affairs Department told Iran International: “Last year, the Australian government made it clear that it is concerned by reports of harassment and monitoring of people in Australia by foreign governments, including Iran.”
Earlier this month, the Australian Financial Review published an interview with the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, during which he rejected claims by Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil that the Iranian government had been spying on dissidents in Australia, insisting they were safe from harm or kidnapping.
