Third Australian detained in Iran identified as Melbourne Islamic studies lecturer

Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been identified as the third Australian currently detained in Iran.

Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert remains behind bars in Iran. Source: Supplied

A Melbourne university lecturer with a focus on Islamic studies has been identified by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) as the third Australian currently detained in Iran, alongside two Western Australian travel bloggers.

In a statement on Saturday afternoon, DFAT identified Kylie Moore-Gilbert as one of the people currently detained in Iran but declined to make further comment.

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