Payman ‘sorry’ for Iran comments that sparked probe call
Australia’s largest Iranian community organisation has asked the government to investigate whether Fatima Payman was influenced by foreign agents after footage emerged of her saying the authoritarian regime was an “incredible place” for women.
The West Australian senator has rejected the allegation and now says she didn’t mean to downplay anyone’s pain.
Australian Iranian Community Organisation president Siamak Ghahreman said the comments went against decades of evidence from Iranian people and international bodies about human rights abuses.