Iranian-Australians call for democratic transition after US-Israeli attacks

Iranian-Australians are expressing mixed emotions over the US-Israeli strikes in Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While many hope his death will lead to a free Iran, others say they don't believe that Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have good intentions.

Protesters gather to respond to the recent US-Israel bombings on Iran, Sydney, Sunday, March 1, 2026. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic regime for nearly four decades, has been killed in an operation launched by Israel and the US. (AAP Image/Sarah Wilson) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / Sarah Wilson/AAPIMAGE