Iranian regime-linked handler investigated by Australian police over alleged death threat

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adeshola Ore and Josh ButlerMarch 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Australian police are investigating an Iranian regime-linked handler for allegedly making a death threat towards a group of activists at a Women's Asian Cup match in Queensland last week. The activists allege the handler made a throat-slitting gesture directed at them. Queensland police confirmed the criminal investigation. The incident has prompted renewed calls from the Iranian diaspora in Australia for stricter immigration screening. They are specifically requesting that individuals with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a proscribed state sponsor of terrorism, be barred from entering the country.

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Women’s Asian Cup 40% Queensland 50% Iranian diaspora 60% Iran ×270% Australia 70% Australian police 80% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 85% Iranian regime 90%

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iranian regime 90% death threat 80% australian police 70% islamic revolutionary guard corps 70% immigration screening 60% criminal investigation 60% iranian diaspora 60% terrorism 50% women's asian cup 40%