02.03.2026 09:54
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that they have raised travel warnings to the highest level for Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, urging citizens to leave these countries immediately.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that they have raised travel warnings to the highest level for Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement published on the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website, Wong assessed the developments in Iran. Wong stated that they do not participate in attacks against Iran and do not intend to do so in the future.
"LEAVE THE COUNTRY IMMEDIATELY"
Using the expression "We are not at the center of the problems in the Middle East," Wong noted that they could impose sanctions on Iran as they did before. Wong announced that they have raised travel warnings for Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE to the highest level, which is "do not travel."
The Foreign Minister called on Australian citizens in those countries to "leave the country immediately."