'Brutal oppression': Australian government imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials
🔴 Tension RisingSBS Australia2026-05-12
The Australian government has sanctioned seven Iranian officials and four entities in response to Iran's oppression of its people and wrongful detention of foreigners. These sanctions include financial penalties and travel bans. Australia will continue to work with international partners to hold the regime accountable for its 'egregious campaign of oppression and destabilisation'.