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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty

Australia urged to press US to ‘act responsibly’ as threat of nuclear disaster rises amid Israel-Iran conflict

Smoke rises after an Israeli attack in southern Tehran
Smoke rises after an Israeli attack in southern Tehran on 15 June. Photograph: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) has described the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran as a “terrifying reminder of how close the world remains to nuclear disaster”, arguing Australia should condemn illegal military attacks and ratify the global treaty banning nuclear weapons.

Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities violate international law, Ican has alleged, and could cause radioactive contamination with long-term consequences for human health and the environment.

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