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Melbourne Islamic Group Loses Grant Over Khamenei Mourning Claims

The Australian federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association after allegations that the group was mourning Iran's supreme leader, citing social cohesion concerns.

The federal government has cancelled a grant to a Melbourne Islamic community association after claims surfaced that the group was mourning the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The decision was made on concerns about social cohesion, with officials stating that the association's activities could potentially undermine community harmony.