Expelled ambassador says allegations against Iran ‘baseless’ during Sydney airport exit

Ahmad Sadeghi faced media questioning at the airport before boarding a flight out of Australia

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Iran’s former ambassador to Australia – now persona non grata – has denied allegations his government was behind two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, describing the accusations as “baseless” as he left the country.

Ahmad Sadeghi faced media questioning at Sydney airport before boarding a flight out of Australia.