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Australia imposes new sanctions on Iran over missile attack on Israel
Australia has imposed new sanctions against Iran in response to its recent missile attack on Israel. The sanctions include financial measures and travel bans targeting five Iranian individuals, who are believed to have contributed to Iran’s missile program.
This decision follows similar actions by the United States and the United Kingdom, which imposed sanctions on Iran’s energy sector.
The missile attack, carried out by Iran on October 1, was described by Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong as a “dangerous escalation,” increasing the risk of a broader regional war. Wong’s office issued a statement condemning the attack and expressing concerns about the growing tensions in the Middle East.
Iran claimed the missile strike was a retaliatory response to Israeli airstrikes that killed key figures, including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
As the situation worsens in the region, Australia has heightened its travel warning to the highest level for parts of the Middle East, particularly Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Foreign Minister Wong urged Australians to leave the region if it is safe to do so, saying, “The Australian Government has serious concerns that the security situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could deteriorate rapidly. Today, we have upgraded Australia’s travel advice to ‘Do Not Travel.'”
These sanctions and travel warnings reflect Australia’s deepening concerns over the escalation of violence in the Middle East and its efforts to address security risks for its citizens.
