Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War

Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks to the media during a press conference with German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 5, 2026. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Australia has temporarily closed several diplomatic missions in the Middle East as the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensifies, Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed in parliament.

Speaking during Question Time on March 11, Wong said the deteriorating security situation had forced Australia to shut down some embassy operations after missile and drone attacks struck cities across the region.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].