When the United States joined Israel this weekend in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, the outrage and condemnation flowed from Russia.

Flights were temporarily paused at Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as passengers were told to expect further delays and cancellations. More than a dozen airlines cancelled flights to parts of the region after tension mounted in recent days.

Shadow Assistant Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Dean Smith says the Coalition has always been supportive of “Israel’s right to self-defence”, amid the Israel-Iran ceasefire breach.