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Fatima Payman distances herself from controversial Iran comments

Summary by SBS News

Independent Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for causing offence after she described Iran as an "incredible place" for women during an interview with an Iran-backed news channel. It comes as the Department of Foreign Affairs reveals the organisation's presence in Australia could be a breach of the government's sanctions regime.

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Sky News Australia

Payman apologises following backlash over claim Iran 'incredible' place for women

Independent Senator Fatima Payman has apologised after her claim Iran was an "incredible" place for women sparked intense backlash and a formal request for investigations.

13 hours ago·Australia

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The Epoch Times

Senator Payman Apologises After Calling Iran ‘Incredible’ and ‘Democratic’

Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for recent comments on women in Iran, stating she was relaying the views of attendees at a pro-Iran conference rather than expressing her own opinions. Speaking to an Iranian news channel in Sydney, Payman described Iran as an “incredible” place for women where they were “involved in the democratic process” and had “their voices heard.” She also suggested that Australians were exposed to “p…

1 day ago·New York, United States

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SBS News

Fatima Payman distances herself from controversial Iran comments

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Australian National Review

Australian National Review - Senator Payman Apologises After Calling Iran ‘Incredible’ and ‘Democratic’

WA Senator Fatima Payman said she realises her comments did not reflect the reality of women who had suffered. Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman has apologised for recent comments on women in Iran, stating she was relaying the views of attendees at a pro-Iran conference rather than expressing her own opinions. Speaking to an Iranian news channel in Sydney, Payman described Iran as an “incredible“ place for women where they were ”involved…

1 day ago

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thenightly.com.au

Payman ‘sorry’ for Iran comments that sparked probe call

An Iranian community organisation has asked the government to investigate whether Fatima Payman was influenced by foreign agents after she said publicly the authoritarian regime was an ‘incredible place’.

2 days ago

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