Australia closes Iran embassy citing deteriorating security environment


  • World
  • Friday, 20 Jun 2025

SYDNEY (Reuters) -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.

(Reporting by Renju Jose in Sydney; editing by Diane Craft)

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