Australians have been urged to leave Israel and Gaza if it is safe to do so amid widening conflict in the Middle East and recent explosions in Iran.
U.S. officials have confirmed that Israel has launched a military strike against Iran in response to Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel.
“The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little notice,” the warning stated.
“There may also be airspace closures, flight cancellations, diversions, and other travel disruptions. In an attack or other armed conflict, you should follow the advice of local authorities.”
In a separate post, the Australian government warned of a “high threat” of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interests across the region.
“Authorities warned military attacks may result in airspace closures, flight cancellations, diversions, and other travel disruptions.
US Confirms Israel Strikes Iran As Conflict Escalates
U.S. officials have told CBS News that an Israeli missile struck Iran. However, they did not provide details of the location or level of destruction.Only hours before the attack, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran’s response would be “immediate and at maximum level” if Israel strikes.
This follows the Iranian government launching a missile and drone attack against Israel in response to an airstrike on April 1 on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria.
“Together with our allies and partners, the United States defended Israel. We helped defeat this attack. And today, we are holding Iran accountable—imposing new sanctions and export controls on Iran.”
