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Hundreds of Australians in Iran and Israel Ask for Help to Leave

The Australian government is assisting about 650 Australians seeking to leave Israel and Iran amid escalating conflict as of June 2025.
Tensions escalated sharply after Israeli attacks hit Iranian military facilities, leading to retaliatory missile strikes amid the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Both countries have reported civilian casualties, with at least 224 deaths in Iran and 17 in Israel, while local authorities advise residents to shelter in place.
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong reported that around 300 Australians in Israel and approximately 350 in Iran have requested government assistance to leave, while Brent crude oil prices increased by 4% to reach US$77 per barrel.
Officials emphasized prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the conflict, acknowledging the challenges in arranging safe evacuations amid closed airspace.

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Hundreds of Australians in Iran and Israel ask for help to leave

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Hundreds of Australians seek help to leave Israel and Iran

The Australian government is unable to make repatriation flights while airspace in the two countries remains closed, but is making preparations to assist the departures of those who wish to leave.

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