Iran Issues Travel Warning for Australia

In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry advised Iranian nationals, especially students, researchers and university professors, to reconsider unnecessary trips to Australia.

The statement cited the “possibility of arbitrary arrests” of Iranian nationals in the country and their “extradition to hostile governments without any reason.”

It further said “activities of extremist and racist groups” have been reported in Australia, which have increased the likelihood of threats, racist insults and assaults “at any place and time.”

The ministry announced that if any Iranian national is detained by the Australian authorities, they must inform the Iranian embassy in Australia “as soon as possible” and “request consular access.”

“Otherwise, under the pretext of privacy law, Australian police and judicial system will avoid informing the embassy,” the statement noted, Press TV reported.

It particularly referred to “illegal and inhumane behavior” of Australian authorities in the country’s prisons, which have in some cases caused “long-term injuries” and even “death of prisoners.”