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Albanese Backs U.S. Iran Strikes, Warns of Regional Escalation as Australia Urges Citizens to Flee
March 1, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday expressed support for U.S.-led military strikes against Iran, calling the Iranian regime a direct threat to international peace and security while urging Australians in the Middle East to depart immediately.
Speaking in Sydney, Albanese stopped short of committing Australian forces to the operation but defended the strikes as a necessary response to Iran’s nuclear program and its support for armed proxies. He cited at least two IRGC-linked attacks on Australian soil in 2024 — including the firebombing of an Adass synagogue in Melbourne — as evidence of the regime’s global reach.
Key Developments:
Australia opened a DFAT registration portal for citizens seeking assisted departure from Israel and Iran
Travel advice upgraded to “do not travel” for Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE
Flight disruptions reported across the region, with Emirates and Etihad services affected by transport hub closures
Australia’s Prior Actions Against Iran:
Expelled Iran’s ambassador in 2024 — the first expulsion since World War II
Suspended operations at its Tehran embassy
Listed the IRGC as a state sponsor of terrorism
Sanctioned more than 200 Iranian-linked individuals
When pressed on the legality of the strikes, Albanese deferred to the United States and allied nations directly involved, reiterating that Iran’s conduct — including bombing areas of Dubai — represented an escalation “consistent with the nature of the regime.”
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