‘We know Iran is a threat’: Australia backs Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ but won’t play a military role in conflict

Penny Wong says situation in Middle East ‘very perilous’ as Anthony Albanese urges Australians to leave the regionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has backed Israel’s right to self-defence after strikes on Iranian nuclear operations and military leaders that have sparked a barrage of retaliatory fire.Iran and Israel have targeted each other with missile and airstrikes after the latter launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its long-time foe.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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‘We know Iran is a threat’: Australia backs Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ but won’t play a military role in conflict

Penny Wong says situation in Middle East ‘very perilous’ as Anthony Albanese urges Australians to leave the region

Australia has backed Israel’s right to self-defence after strikes on Iranian nuclear operations and military leaders that have sparked a barrage of retaliatory fire.

Iran and Israel have targeted each other with missile and airstrikes after the latter launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its long-time foe.

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