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.
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.
