Australia not involved in US-Israeli strikes in Iran, Wong says
Feb 28th 2026
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Canberra did not take part in Operation Epic Fury and was not informed ahead of the strikes, as the government seeks to confirm any Australian casualties and tightens travel warnings.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed Australia did not participate in Operation Epic Fury and was not notified in advance.
- Wong refused to say whether Australian intelligence contributed to the operation as a general proposition.
- The government held a National Security Committee meeting and is urgently checking whether any Australians were affected.
- Official travel advice was upgraded and Australians are warned not to travel to Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
- US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other defence leaders were killed in the strikes, a claim reported by US authorities.
- Political reactions are split, with Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson welcoming the reported death and Penny Wong saying no-one would mourn Khamenei.