Guardian Report Reveals Assets and Residency Status of Iranian Official's Son in Australia
A report by The Guardian Australia details the financial assets and residency history of Eshaq Ghalibaf, son of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Documents from a failed Canadian permanent residency application reveal that Eshaq held long-term residency in Australia while studying at the University of Melbourne between 2014 and 2018. Court filings indicate he received rental income from Melbourne properties and held significant funds in Iranian and Australian bank accounts. The report highlights connections to Abuzar Khazraei Afzali, husband of Qasem Soleimani’s daughter, who managed a charity linked to Ghalibaf’s wife. Despite maintaining Australian residency until 2022, Eshaq’s Canadian application was rejected in 2026. The revelations have sparked concern among Iranian-Australians and criticism from Senator Dave Sharma, who described loopholes in Australia’s sanctions framework as a security failure. The article underscores broader anxieties regarding relatives of Islamic Republic officials operating within Australia amidst ongoing human rights concerns.
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