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Australia Suspends Tehran Embassy Operations as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates

Australia closed its Tehran embassy, directing all officials and dependents to exit as embassy staff coordinate evacuation efforts with defence support.

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The damaged headquarters of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Iranian state television, is seen in Tehran, Iran, on June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
UK and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo
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Overview

  • The Australian government ordered all diplomatic staff and their families out of Iran on June 19, citing a sharply deteriorating security environment in Tehran.
  • More than 2,000 Australian citizens and their immediate family members have registered with DFAT for evacuation help, prompting dispatch of consular teams to Azerbaijan’s border crossings.
  • The Australian Defence Force has positioned personnel and aircraft in the region in a non-combat capacity to assist with departures once airspace corridors reopen.
  • Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia’s ambassador will remain nearby to oversee the response and advised any Australians unable to leave to shelter in place.
  • US President Donald Trump indicated he will decide within two weeks whether to authorise strikes against Iran, underscoring the risk of wider international involvement.