Australia says Iran’s nuclear program ‘a threat to international peace’ after US launches attacks and threatens more

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The federal government has called for “de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy” after the US bombed Iran, as almost 4,000 Australian citizens attempt to escape the conflict zone.

Donald Trump said the US had “totally obliterated” key Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities after directly intervening to aid Israel’s mission to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program.