The Age · Politics / Federal

Top Iranian diplomat defected, received asylum in secret escape

· By Brittany Busch, Matthew Knott
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Iran’s second most senior diplomat in Australia defected from the hardline regime and received asylum in Australia three years ago in a remarkable development that has stayed secret until now.

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