Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect, over 100 Australians flown out of Tel Aviv

Image of residential buildings destroyed by an Iranian missile that striked Israel on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Source: AP / Bernat Armangue/AP/AAP

The Australian government is working to carry out evacuations following a tense week during which Australia supported US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, ahead of a tentative ceasefire. About 3,000 Australians have registered for assistance to leave Iran, and more than 1,000 in Israel. While some Australians have managed to depart Israel by air, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says assisted departure flights from Iran have not been possible.

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Published 25 June 2025 2:12pm

By Deborah Groarke

Presented by Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

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The Australian government is working to carry out evacuations following a tense week during which Australia supported US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, ahead of a tentative ceasefire. About 3,000 Australians have registered for assistance to leave Iran, and more than 1,000 in Israel. While some Australians have managed to depart Israel by air, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says assisted departure flights from Iran have not been possible.

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