US EditionAustralia Rules Out Military Role in Iran Conflict
Australia was not informed or involved in Operation Epic Fury and has upgraded travel warnings for 115,000 Australians in the Middle East, focusing on safety and diplomacy.
- On March 2, Australia said it would not take part in any military operations in Iran and ruled out deploying troops if the conflict escalates, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said.
- The strikes were carried out by the United States and Israel, with Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly killed on Saturday as the United States reported its first casualties.
- About 115,000 Australians are in the region, and evacuations depend on commercial airlines resuming services while airspace remains closed, with Etihad and Emirates cancelling some flights.
- Canberra confirmed it was not told in advance, and Defence Minister Richard Marles said measures protected about 100 Australian defence personnel at Al Minhad Air Base near Dubai.
- Wong urged the resumption of dialogue and diplomacy, while official travel advice was upgraded warning Australians not to travel to Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
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'No, we're not': How Australia is responding to the escalating conflict
The federal government has made it clear that Australia is not involved in the US-Israel strikes on Iran, but that doesn't mean some impacts of the conflict won't be felt here.Because of Australia's position as an island continent, we are largely shielded from any unrest in the Middle East.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the region is "a long way from Australia" and that we are "not big players in the Middle East" when asked if Washington…
Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict
Australia said on Monday it would not take part in any military operations in Iran, ruling out deploying troops to the Middle East if the conflict escalates, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and Iran responded with more missile attacks.
Australia will not join Iran conflict
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Photo: Getty Images Australia said today it would not take part in any military operations in Iran, ruling out deploying troops to the Middle East if the conflict escalates, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and Iran responded with more missile attacks.
Australia Stands Firm: No Military Involvement in Escalated Iran Conflict
Australia announced it will not participate in military operations in Iran, as tensions escalate in the Middle East with fresh strikes between Israel and Iran. Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized Australia's non-involvement and discussed travel challenges for Australians in the region. Air travel remains disrupted due to the conflict.
Australia Rules Out Deploying Troops To Middle East During Iran Conflict
Australia said on Monday it would not take part in any military operations in Iran, ruling out deploying troops to the Middle East if the conflict escalates, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and Iran responded with more missile attacks. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on Saturday, while the […] The post Australia Rules Out Deploying Troops To Middle East During Iran Conflict appeared first on StratNews Global.
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