# Professor Denies Iran Ties, University Investigates

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-05-14T15:18:38+00:00
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University of Melbourne Professor Abbas Rajabifard refutes claims of collaboration with Irans parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, following an unauthorized article listing both. Rajabifard denies any work or links with Ghalibaf or former Revolutionary Guard members, attributing a Tehran University visit to a guest seminar. The university is addressing foreign interference risks, while Australias government urges universities to sever ties with Iranian entities over human rights and security concerns. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9fb969ba17d775a6

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