AUSTRALIA CLOSES IRAN EMBASSY – Citing deteriorating security environment
Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to the deteriorating security environment in Iran and has directed the departure of all Australian officials, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said today.
Australia’s ambassador to Iran will remain in the region to support the government’s response to the crisis, Wong said.
In a statement, Wong said, “We are continuing planning to support Australians seeking to depart Iran, and we remain in close contact with other partner countries.”
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade called on Australians “who want to leave Iran to do so now, if it is safe, otherwise shelter in place”, in a statement posted on X on Wednesday.
