ECAJ statement on the government’s listing of IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism.

“Although it was the Jewish community that was targeted in such a callous and calculated way, by a ruthless and violent foreign force, simply because of who we are, these crimes presented a danger to all Australians”, said ECAJ President Daniel Aghion.

“The ECAJ has been calling for the IRGC to be listed as terrorist organisation since 2022.”

“The IRGC’s purpose is not only to entrench the Ayatollahs’ theocratic rule in Iran but also to export Islamic revolution regionally and globally.”

“The IRGC acts through terrorist proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah and also, more insidiously, through a vast economic and cultural network which reaches many parts of the world, such as universities, the media and social media.”

“It is a supremely malevolent organisation that seeks to impose an alien and repugnant way of life on Australia and other western democracies”

“We commend the government and the parliament for demonstrating resolute opposition to the IRGC, and the necessary determination to put a stop to its activities on Australian soil.”