Australia and New Zealand Deploy Military Aircraft for Middle East Evacuations Amid Rising Tensions

Australia and New Zealand have deployed military aircraft to the Middle East to support potential evacuations amid escalating regional tensions following attacks on Iran. Australia has stationed military assets and six crisis response teams in the area, while New Zealand sent two C-130J Hercules planes as a precaution. Both governments emphasize that commercial flights remain the primary means for their citizens, with Australia expecting more evacuation flights despite the volatile and unpredictable security situation.