Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are prompting countries to evacuate citizens from the region.
Australia is sending defence personnel to the Middle East to help evacuate citizens, including travellers, from the region as conflict between Israel and Iran continues to rise.
Government officials are helping to facilitate departures for willing citizens from Israel to Jordan, with one busload travelling yesterday and another expected to depart today, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australians in Iran are being advised to cross into Azerbaijan as “the most likely exit from Tehran”.
Defence Force personnel are being deployed to help Australians and not for combat duties, the government stressed.
The move follows Smartraveller elevating its official warning level for Qatar and now urging Australians in Doha to ‘Exercise a high degree of caution’.
Travel Daily has approached Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways regarding possible disruptions for daily services to Australia and onward connections to Europe.
More details in today’s issue of Travel Daily.