Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

Australia foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday she was alarmed by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, after Israel said it had struck dozens of targets inside Iran."Australia is alarmed by the escalation between Israel and Iran,

Foreign minister Penny Wong says she speaks with her Iranian counterpart, also with Israeli government through its ambassador, urging to show restraint