Exclusive: Iran’s ambassador to Australia has cautioned that Donald Trump’s “hostile act” of directing attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities might lead to US military bases being attacked and the potential closure of an important maritime route.

In a special discussion with 9News, Ahmad Sadeghi accused the US president of being the “puppet” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warning that this alignment would have “consequences”.

“Islamic countries all around the world would consider this (an) act of animosity and they won’t be silent inside the region,” Sadeghi said.

Asked if Iran was enriching uranium to near-weapons grade quality, Sadeghi said, “of course not”.

“The Director General of IAEA Rafael Grossi is responsible in this bloodshed,” he said.

“IAEA inspectors had maximum access to Iran.

“Iran was unique in terms of accepting inspection. Therefore, Mr Grossi had a very bad failure in that regard.”

Sadeghi said Iran did not believe that the US wants regime change.

“When it comes to our country, the people are consolidated and united inside Iran to protect their country, and they protect their government.”

You can watch the full interview above.