ASIO Chief Warns of Iran Threat to Prominent Jewish Australians as Antisemitism Reaches 'Disturbing' Level
Australian Security Intelligence Organisation director Mike Burgess has raised concerns about potential Iranian targeting of Jewish community members.
ASIO Chief Mike Burgess warned that Iran may seek to harm prominent Jewish Australians, as part of broader concerns about antisemitism in the country reaching what he described as "disturbing" levels, according to reporting from The Guardian.
The warning comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and follows previous statements about security threats to Australian communities.
Sources
- Australia news live: Asio chief Mike Burgess warns Iran may want to ‘kill prominent Jewish Australians’ and antisemitism at ‘disturbing’ level — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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