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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 it mourned Iran's supreme leader, citing social cohesion concerns.

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

Officials cited "social cohesion concerns" as the reason for the decision, though the association has not confirmed the allegations.