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International condemnation continues to mount over Israeli strikes in South Lebanon, which have killed at least nine people. Malaysia's defence minister confirmed that no Malaysian Battalion personnel were injured in explosions in the region.
Australia's Penny Wong revealed that the country is considering requests for military assistance from nations affected by Iranian actions in the Middle East, but clarified that no troops would be deployed.
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged against war escalation in a call with US counterpart Marco Rubio, where they agreed on the necessity of international efforts to prevent Iran from holding the Strait of Hormuz hostage.
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine off Sri Lanka’s coast has raised concerns across South and Southeast Asia that the Middle East conflict may be expanding into the Indian Ocean,…
Australian foreign minister says Israel and US should explain ‘the legal basis for the attacks’ on Iran and won’t say if Pine Gap used during strikes Australia has urged Iran to stop retaliatory…
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that non-essential diplomats have been advised to leave Israel and the United Arab Emirates, while essential officials will remain to support Australian citizens.
Foreign minister Penny Wong says Australia is "doing all that we can", deploying additional teams to return people from the Middle East.
Penny Wong due to speak from Adelaide after government declared its support for US action. Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning.