‘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

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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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