115,000 Australians Remain in Middle East as Iran Conflict Drives Travel Disruptions

‘Many Australians in the Middle East are unable to leave due to airspace closures, including around major transit hubs,’ said Minister Penny Wong.

A passenger takes pictures of a flight information board at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India, on March 1, 2026. Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images

More than 100,000 Australians currently remain in the Middle East, with many caught in severe travel disruptions as the conflict in Iran escalates.

As the United States and Israel continue their strikes on the Iranian regime, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has said it is a “challenging time” for many people, especially Australians impacted by the event.