Albanese calls for dialogue and says escalation ‘concerning’ after Israel launches attacks on Iran

Penny Wong says government ‘alarmed’ by strikes which risk ‘further destabilising a region that is already volatile’ Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has warned against any further escalation in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, calling for US-led dialogue to stop any further destabilisation in the region.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is updating travel advice for Australians in Iran and Israel, after Israel launched an attack on Iran aimed at “dozens” of targets including its nuclear facilities, military commanders and scientists. Israel claimed it took unilateral action because Tehran had begun to build nuclear warheads.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Albanese calls for dialogue and says escalation ‘concerning’ after Israel launches attacks on Iran

Penny Wong says government ‘alarmed’ by strikes which risk ‘further destabilising a region that is already volatile’

Anthony Albanese has warned against any further escalation in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, calling for US-led dialogue to stop any further destabilisation in the region.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is updating travel advice for Australians in Iran and Israel, after Israel launched an attack on Iran aimed at “dozens” of targets including its nuclear facilities, military commanders and scientists. Israel claimed it took unilateral action because Tehran had begun to build nuclear warheads.

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