Australian among 40 foreign nationals held in Iran’s jails amid escalating protests

Regime refuses to provide consular access as it does not recognise dual nationality, Dfat says

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An Australian citizen is among at least 40 foreign nationals now held in Iranian jails amid pro-democracy protests across the country - and an escalating violent response by regime forces.

A spokesperson for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the Iranian-Australian dual national had not been arrested for taking part in the anti-regime protests but confirmed that Australian officials had been refused access to assess the person's welfare.

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