SYDNEY: Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to the deteriorating security environment in Iran and has directed the departure of all Australian officials, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday.
Australia’s ambassador to Iran will remain in the region to support the government’s response to the crisis, Wong said.
“We are continuing planning to support Australians seeking to depart Iran, and we remain in close contact with other partner countries,” Wong said in a statement.
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Blasts heard in Dubai, Manama
DUBAI: Explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain’s capital Manama on Saturday, one week into Iran’s retaliatory attacks on targets around the Gulf.
Two blasts were heard in Dubai and one in Manama, where a warning siren sounded.
“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s interior ministry posted on X.
A minor incident caused by debris after a successful interception has been contained and with no reported injuries, the Dubai Media Office said on X.
It also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at the Dubai International Airport.
Two blasts were heard in Dubai and one in Manama, where a warning siren sounded.
“Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” Bahrain’s interior ministry posted on X.
A minor incident caused by debris after a successful interception has been contained and with no reported injuries, the Dubai Media Office said on X.
It also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at the Dubai International Airport.
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