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Australia backs US strikes on Iran whilst calling for a return to diplomacy

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Australians who were hoping to secure evacuation flights out of Israel today, have been left disappointed the airspace deemed unsafe due to missile strikes.1200 people have registered for consular help in Israel, while 2600 Australians are trying to get assistance to flee Iran. The Prime Minister has now publicly backed the US President's decision to carry out the strike on Iran but made it clear Australia was not given prior warning of the plan.
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