Australian senator backs Iranian protesters, condemns killings

Australia’s support for Iranian protesters was stressed by comments from Senator Raff Ciccone, who wrote on X praising what he described as the extraordinary courage of Iranians demonstrating despite the risks.

“The bravery of the Iranian people in the face of relentless repression is extraordinary,” Ciccone wrote, adding that protesters continue to take to the streets while refusing to surrender their dignity, freedom or right to shape their future. Their struggle, he said, reflects universal principles, including the right to live without fear, speak freely and stand equal under the law.

Australia, Ciccone said, condemns the killing of protesters, arbitrary arrests and violence by the Iranian authorities. He added that he stands with Iranians worldwide, including the diaspora in Australia, who he said carry the weight of the struggle every day.