Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth condemned the comments made by Iran's ambassador to Australia, Ahmad Sadeghi, praising slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a “blessed martyr”. While condemning the comments as “completely abhorrent”, Rishworth stated that maintaining diplomatic channels with Iran is crucial for pursuing national interests and urging de-escalation in the Middle East. The government has not yet decided on expelling Sadeghi.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says Australia ’s diplomatic relationship with Iran is about pursuing national interests and is not an endorsement of the Iran ian regime.The government is facing calls from the opposition to expel Iran ’s top diplomat in Australia , Ahmad Sadeghi, over his that praised slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as a “blessed martyr”.
It is about pursuing our national interests.”Rishworth said keeping diplomatic channels with Iran open was necessary, “particularly around urging de-escalation” in the conflict in the Middle East, while deferring a decision on expelling Sadeghi to Penny Wong.Meanwhile, Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who appeared alongside Rishworth on Sunrise said the government’s approach was “not the way we should handle this”.
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