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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
CANBERRA, June 20 (Xinhua) — The Australian government has suspended operations at its embassy in Iran and ordered its staff to leave the country amid an escalation of military conflict in the region.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday that authorities had ordered the departure of all Australian embassy staff and their families from Iran and suspended the diplomatic mission in Tehran amid reports of deteriorating security conditions.
She said Australia’s ambassador to Iran would remain in the region to support the government’s response to the crisis, while consular staff from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade would be deployed to Azerbaijan to assist Australians leaving Iran.
“We urge Australians who can leave Iran to do so now if it is safe to do so. Those who cannot or do not want to leave are advised to shelter in place,” Ms Wong said.
As of Friday, more than 2,000 Australian citizens had registered for assistance leaving Iran. –0–