Aussie leaders back siege on ‘illegitimate’ Iran regime
Australian leaders showed their support for US and Israeli attacks on Iran following news that the leader of the Islamic regime had been killed.
Tehran was rocked by explosions and airstrikes after US President Donald Trump announced a “major and ongoing” operation to overthrow the Iranian government.
This has led global airlines to suspend flights in the Middle East, alongside changes to travel warnings to popular destinations such as Doha and Dubai.
Iran’s religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in the attacks; Mr Trump described this development as the “true story”.
A meeting of Australia’s national security committee, which will include Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other senior government ministers, is due to be held on Sunday morning.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has urged Australians to postpone all travel to the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates.
“Military conflicts in the region could lead to widespread movement restrictions, airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions,” the warning said.
Both Dubai and Doha are popular destinations for Australian expats.
Australia stands with the Iranian people in their fight against oppression, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday.
“For decades, the Iranian regime has been a destabilizing force through its ballistic missile and nuclear programs, its support of armed proxies, and its brutal acts of violence and intimidation,” Albanese said.
The Prime Minister added that Australia and its international partners call on the Iranian regime to support the human rights of its citizens.
“Instead, the regime launched a brutal crackdown on its own people that left thousands of Iranian civilians dead,” he said.
“A regime that relies on oppression and murder of its own people to retain power has no legitimacy.”
Mr Albanese also highlighted recent Iranian attacks on Australian soil, including attacks targeting Jewish communities.
Iran’s ambassador was expelled in August 2025 after the Australian Security Intelligence Agency found that Tehran was behind at least two anti-Semitic arson attacks on its territory, including a firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor described the current Iranian regime as “authoritarian, anti-Semitic and disgusting”.
“Since 1979, the revolutionary Islamic government in Tehran has been oppressing, imprisoning and killing Iranians,” Mr. Taylor added.
“We pray for the people of Iran right now. May courage prevail.”
Mr Albanese said a diplomatic crisis center had been set up
“Our ability to provide consular assistance in Iran is extremely limited,” he said.
“Australians should leave now if it is safe.”
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