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Wong says legality of strikes on Iran ‘a matter for Israel and US’ as Australia sends crisis consular teams to Middle East
- Australia is deploying six crisis support teams to the Middle East to assist citizens and residents amid the conflict.
- Penny Wong said the legality of the strikes on Iran is a matter for Israel and the US, not Australia.
- Around 115,000 Australians are in the region, with as many as 24,000 in the United Arab Emirates.
- Australian flights resumed gradually as the first return flights to Sydney landed for stranded citizens.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers urged retailers not to hike prices as oil prices rise amid the crisis.
- Oil prices have climbed as global tensions rise, approaching the Brent benchmark.
- Australia’s stance emphasized a focus on rescuing Australians while weighing international legal considerations.
- Canada’s prime minister supported the attacks but framed it as not a blank cheque for the US and Israel.
- The Australian government remained cautious about the legal basis of the strikes while aiding citizens.
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