SAEDNEWS: The Australian government's accusation against Iran was so far from reality that even some European media outlets reacted to it with disbelief.
Recently, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Tehran of orchestrating “destructive actions” on Australian soil and expelled the Iranian ambassador. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) claimed that Iran had allegedly targeted the Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney on October 19, 2024, and the Adas Jewish Synagogue in Melbourne on December 16, 2024, describing these acts as anti-Semitic.
However, multiple inconsistencies raise questions about the veracity of these claims:
The Adas Synagogue and Lewis Continental Kitchen:
The synagogue is an independent religious site that opposes Israeli policies in Gaza and has no verified connections to the Israeli state. Similarly, the restaurant is owned by Jews critical of Israel. This raises doubts about why Iran would target places that do not support Israeli policies.
The accused:
Younes Ali Younes, accused of attacking the synagogue, appeared in a Melbourne court in 2015 and has not yet entered a plea. The expulsion of Iran’s ambassador occurred before the case was resolved, highlighting a possible rush to judgment.
Timing and political pressure:
The attacks occurred months ago, but the Australian government only filed charges shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s letter to Albanese. This delay suggests potential political motivations.
Media skepticism:
Some European outlets expressed doubt about Australia’s accusations and hinted at Mossad’s involvement in providing intelligence. Historical precedent exists: in 2003, ASIO, Mossad, and the CIA allegedly collaborated to fabricate evidence against Iraq over weapons of mass destruction. Analysts suggest a similar pattern could be emerging against Iran.
Domestic protests in Australia:
Large-scale protests over Israel’s actions in Gaza have occasionally led to attacks on Jewish sites in Australia. These local incidents could explain the Sydney and Melbourne attacks, independent of any Iranian involvement.
Iran’s track record:
Iran has a long history of coexistence with Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians. Synagogues in Tehran and other Iranian cities remain active and safe, reflecting the country’s rejection of anti-Semitism.
Observers argue that Mossad and other Israeli intelligence agencies, affected by Iran’s counterstrikes in the 12-day war, may have influenced Australia’s intelligence assessment. This raises questions about whether the Australian government, instead of supporting domestic anti-Zionist sentiment, was misled into serving external political agendas.
In short, ambiguities surrounding the case suggest that the accusations against Iran may be part of a broader geopolitical narrative rather than factual evidence. The truth behind Australia’s actions and the influence of foreign intelligence agencies will likely become clearer in the coming weeks.
