Penny Wong condemns Iranian ambassador’s ‘repugnant’ antisemitic post

Iran’s ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi used social media to call for a “wiping out” of Israelis in Palestine.

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00:00Those comments are inflammatory, and they are repugnant, and they do not represent Australia,

00:23inconsistent with Australia's values and our views. Yes, my department has spoken with the

00:32ambassador about these issues and other issues. More broadly, obviously, we maintain a diplomatic

00:39relationship with Iran because we seek to further Australia's interests. That is why we continue to

00:48engage, including in relation, as you know, to the importance of de-escalation given the

00:55circumstances we face in the Middle East. What do you say as ambassador?

00:59Would you support him being put on? Well, I don't support what he has said.