Iran Summons Australian Envoy over Canberra’s ‘Biased’ Stances

Following the repeated biased positions of the Australian government, which are deemed to be contrary to the principles of international law regarding the recent regional developments, Ian McConville, the Australian ambassador to Tehran, was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Director General for Asia and Oceania of the ministry.

The Iranian official expressed strong objection to the unjustified and biased positions of the Australian government regarding regional developments and the adventurism of the Zionist regime in escalating regional tensions -including the assassination of the political bureau chief of the Hamas movement in Tehran, the secretary general of Hezbollah in Lebanon, and IRGC General Nilforoushan who was a senior Iranian military advisor in Beirut.

Mohammadi condemned Australia’s double standards concerning regional developments and its silence regarding the repeated aggressions of the Zionist regime against Gaza and Lebanon, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.

He referred to the inherent right of Iran to legitimate self-defense in response to the repeated aggressions of the Zionist regime against the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, as well as the attacks on Iranian nationals and interests.

Mohammadi described the missile operations by the armed forces of Iran as a lawful and responsible action, essential for safeguarding the national security of the Iranian people and the stability of the region.

The Iranian diplomat reiterated the urgent need for an immediate cessation of the genocide in Gaza and the aggressions of the occupying Zionist regime against Lebanon. He also called for responsible action from Australia and other Western countries supporting Israel.

He emphasized that unilateral and biased approaches to regional developments, coupled with a self-serving interpretation of international rules and norms, do not contribute to de-escalation in the region, but rather embolden the aggressor.

For his part, McConville outlined the Australian government’s efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that he would convey Iran’s official protest to Canberra.