US bombs Iran live updates: Iran launches fresh strikes in Israel as Trump promises major retaliation

“We support the states acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran from continuing threaten international peace security,” Anthony Albanese said.

“We are concerned (about) regional escalation and urge the protection of civilians for those on the ground.

“Australian officials are closely monitoring what is an evolving situation, unfolding rapidly.

“It is critical that anyone in the region takes note of the Smartraveller website for the most up to date information that we can provide, we continue to urge Australians not travel (there) and to leave Iran as soon as possible.”

The Prime Minister is speaking about the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

“Ayatollah Khomeini was responsible for the regime’s nuclear program, support for armed proxies and its brutal violence and its own people. This claimed countless lives in Iran, but also internationally.

“He was responsible for orchestrating attacks on Australian soil.

“His passing will not be mourned”

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families who are in Israel and Iran have been urged to register with the Department of Foregin Affiairs and Trade.

This will allow important updates to be communicated directly.

Urgent consular assistance is available by calling +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 in Australia.

The Prime Minister is due to address the media about the events in the Middle East, shortly.

Stay with us for live updates.

The US Central Command has fact-checked claims made by the Iranian regime in the wake of its military strikes.

Iran had claimed 50 US service members had been killed and a US Navy ship was struck by missiles, however the US has dismissed those claims as lies.

A woman has died of her injuries after an Iranian missile struck Tel Aviv overnight.

More than 20 people were injured in the strike, according to Israel’s emergency response service Magen David Adam.

A man in his 40s is in a serious condition, a man in his 30s in moderate condition, a woman in her 90s in moderate condition, and 17 others who are lightly hurt, The Times of Israle is reporting.

Ms Wong said Australia was not told in advance of theUs and Israeli strikes on Iran.

“You wouldn’t expect be. You can see there’s been a lot of discussion. We are not at the centre of the issues in the Middle East but we obviously play a role international community.”

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Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Iran had been a destabilising force in the region for decades and had orchestrated attacks on Australia.

Iran directed least two attacks on Australian soil in 2024, Ms Wong said, describing them as “appalling acts targeting Australia’s Jewish community”.

”They were acts that were intended to create fear, to divide our society and to challenge our sovereignty.

“In response Australia took the unprecedented step of expelling Iran’s ambassador. We suspended operations at our embassy in Tehran. We listed the IRGC as asponsor of terrorism.

“The Albanese government has taken stronger action against Iran than any Australian government. We sanctioned more than 200 individuals including 100 the IRGC.”

She said her thoughts were with the Australian-Iranian community and that it was a “distressing time”.

“Australia reiterates the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their own future for their country.”

Penny Wong said the National Security Council and the Cabinet had met and Australian officials were closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East.

“Given the concerns around security (we have) upgraded our travel advice to ‘do not travel’ for Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

“We also call on Iran to cease its indiscriminate countries in the region, many which not party to this conflict.,” Ms Wong said.

“We have seen attacks in the region including on the UAE, and also Tel Aviv. We call on Iran to cease these attacks.

“The Department of Foreign Affairs is urgently seeking to confirm whether any Australians have been affected. We have activated our crisis (lines) to provide consular support to Australians in the region and this morning we are opening our registration portal in Iran and Israel.”

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong is addressing the media, saying “Australia stands with the great struggle against oppression”.

“For decades we know the Iranian regime has been a destabilising force through its ballistic nuclear programs, support for armed proxies and brutal acts of violence and intimidation.

“We have seen a brutal crackdown, killing thousands of its own citizens and you heard me say, that a regime that requires the murder of its own people to maintain authority is a regime without legitimacy.

“The international community is clear: this regime can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon, so, Australia supports action to prevent Iran from nuclear weapons and to prevent them from continuing to threaten international peace.

She said while Australia did participate in the strikes on Iran we were in contact with our partners.

“We do not want to see this escalate and urge the protection life and, as others have, we seek the resumption of dialogue and diplomacy.’