IRGC agents lived in Australia before directing attacks on Jewish targets, spy chief says (opens original article in a new tab)

ASIO says Iran's IRGC used agents who lived in Australia to direct arson attacks on Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, with one agent imprisoned after Australia exposed the plot. Australia is investigating a rise in antisemitism including previous violent incidents.

• IRGC agents who lived in Australia directed arson attacks on Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne
• ASIO director stated Iran views Australia as a legitimate target for covert violence
• Australian citizen and former resident were linked to attacks, with the latter imprisoned after ASIO's public accusation
• Australia is investigating rise in antisemitism including previous violent incidents