Australia's Massive Consular Effort in Middle East

0:00It's March 4th. Here's your Sydney news in two minutes. Australia is ramping up its help for citizens stuck in the Middle East as the war with Iran drags on. Four Minister Penny Wong announced that six crisis consular teams are heading to the region. This marks the largest consular effort the country has ever launched, with many thousands of Australians still needing assistance to get home. These teams will support diplomats already on the ground, working in tough conflict zones. Wong held back on exact travel details for security reasons, but stressed the urgency of deploying extra help right away. Questions poured in about whether initial strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran broke international law. Wong pushed back, noting Australia lacks full intelligence details, but backs moves to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Other world leaders weighed in too. Francis Emanuel Macron called the strikes outside legal bounds. And it as Mark Carney offered limited support, admitting they likely weren't legal, but pointing

1:00to Iran's long history of threats like terrorism and recent attacks on 10 countries. Australia's position remains firm, highlighting Iran's risks to global stability, including past assaults on Australian soil. Officials say the focus now is safely bringing everyone home amid the chaos. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, bill for nighttime listening, L-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW dot com.