TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Following the interventionist statements of the Australian Foreign Minister and the imposition of new sanctions against Iran, the Australian Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran was summoned to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Australian charge d'affaires was informed about the strong protest of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the interventionist remarks of the Foreign Minister of Australia, as well as the imposition of anti-Iran sanctions.

The Australian Chargé d'Affaires said that the basic policy of the Australian government is cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that he will convey the issue to Canberra as soon as possible.

According to the report of international human rights organizations, Australia has an inappropriate human rights record.

The Australian government has imposed a fresh round of sanctions on a number of Iranian individuals and entities, including the English-language Press TV news network, on the anniversary of foreign-backed riots in the country.

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