…. Any Ministerial Submissions Provided To The Foreign Minister, Other Advice Or Briefings Provided To The Foreign Minister’s Office, And Final Versions Of DFAT Talking Points Related To One Or Both…

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DFAT released talking points prepared for the Foreign Minister regarding Israeli and US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian reprisal attacks occurring around late February 2026. The document, classified as OFFICIAL:Sensitive, outlines key messages for media engagement covering Australia's monitoring of the escalating situation, activation of the Department's Crisis Centre, and updated Smartraveller advice for Australians in the region. The talking points emphasize consular guidance directing Australians in Iran to leave immediately, advise against travel to Israel and Lebanon, and provide emergency contact information. The statement reiterates long-standing Australian policy characterizing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, and support for armed proxies as threats to regional and global security, while expressing support for US efforts to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons development. Significant operational impacts are noted, including suspended Australian Embassy operations in Iran and widespread disruption to Middle East air traffic and transport infrastructure.