India, Aug. 26 -- Australia on Tuesday expelled Iran's ambassador, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had earlier announced that the country would be taking the step.

The Iranian ambassador and three other officials have been given seven days to leave Australia, reported news agency AFP.

Australia reportedly witnessed a spate of antisemitic attacks in the recent past, ever since the beginning of the Israel-Gaza conflict in 2023. Police reportedly arrested 40 people over antisemitic offences and eight in relation to arson, a Reuters report from January this year said.

"These were extraordinary and dangerous acts of aggression orchestrated by a foreign nation ...