Tilman Ruff AO

The IAEA has been informed by Iran that the Natanz nuclear site was attacked today. No increase in off-site radiation levels reported. IAEA is looking into the report. IAEA Director General @rafaelmgrossi reiterates call for military restraint to avoid any risk of a nuclear accident.

As the first day of spring dawns, I extend my warmest wishes to all who celebrate the occasion of Nowruz. Nowruz means "new day" in Persian. For many across the Middle East, they will be observing this occasion amidst a devastating war. My thoughts are with every family separated by conflict and displacement. Those who cannot sit together, share a meal, or even hear each other's voice. Yet the enduring spirit of Nowruz - of renewal, harmony and hope - can guide us towards a more peaceful place. I urge all parties to seize this opportunity to de-escalate tensions, silence the guns, and forge a just and lasting peace. As always, the best medicine is peace.

Three B-52 bombers (60-0012, 60-0060, 61-0035) flew yesterday over Europe/Middle East probably as part of Trump’s illegal war against Iran. Part of a bomber contingency forward-deployed to UK.

UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese reports that Israel is using 'exceptionally ruthless physical and psychological abuse' on imprisoned Palestinians since Israel started its genocidal war on Gaza aje.news/hg4vzw

Yet another branch this week opposing Trump's war on Iran and calling for Australia to condemn it, withdraw our troops from the region and exit AUKUS. Thanks to Leichhardt branch in Prime Minister @AlboMP seat.

Gaza: 96% of children say they feel death is imminent. After more than two years of war & relentless violence, young Palestinians face a deepening mental health emergency. Girls are at particular risk, including a rise in child marriage, @UNFPA reports. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

“The Israeli authorities need to lift their ban on UNRWA bringing in supplies [to #Gaza]. Given the level of humanitarian need and quantity of supplies that we have pre-positioned that could come in immediately, it's simply a human policy decision, to lift that ban,” our @‌UN_JWFOWLER tells @‌radiofm4's @‌chrisccummins in the podcast “Around the day in 80 worlds”. International humanitarian law is clear: as the occupying power, the Israeli authorities must allow rapid and unimpeded humanitarian relief for people in the Gaza Strip. #UNRWAworks

From us in @johnmenadue: The government is sanitising Australia’s involvement in the Iran war. johnmenadue.com/post/2026/03/t…

Flirting with a radiological disaster that could spread far beyond Iran, if the reactor or spent fuel is directly hit or water and power essential for cooling are disrupted. Nuclear facilities should never be attacked. They are huge pre-positioned dirty radiological bombs.

I welcome US officials of conscience who refuse to support illegal aggression against Iran

More than 60% of Australians want to stay out of Trump's war on Iran - only 13% in favour. And just 29% endorsed @AlboMP's support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. No war on Iran. Bring our troops home. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Defence Minister Marles confirms RAAF Wedgetail spy aircraft can supply intelligence to the US. (Not to mention what Pine Gap supplies) This just means Australia is directly engaged in the war in Iran. Bring the plane home now. Quit AUKUS. abc.net.au/news/2026-03-1…

Reports: Russia sharing satellite imagery with Iran to help it improve drone targeting against the US forces @tilmanaruff, Co-President, IPPNW shares his views as he joins @kripatistic

Iran confirms the death of its Security chief Ali Larijani, and IRGC's Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani IDF claims Netanyahu ordered the killing of Iranian leaders @kripatistic gets joined by @tilmanaruff, Co-President, IPPNW for more on this

The government is sanitising Australia’s involvement in the Iran war johnmenadue.com/post/2026/03/t…

The conflict in the Middle East is having an impact on health care in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the availability of supplies, access to care, and evacuations. In Gaza, most crossings remain closed. Medical evacuations have been suspended since 28 February, and rotations of Emergency Medical Teams are on hold. Essential medicines and medical supplies, including antibiotics and medicines for chronic conditions, are running low. Fuel is being prioritized for the facilities that need it most in order to keep life-saving health services running. Only the Kerem Shalom crossing reopened on 3 March to allow the entry of some fuel and humanitarian aid. In the West Bank, checkpoint closures and movement restrictions are obstructing access to health care. Ambulances are taking longer to reach patients as they must use longer routes and search for accessible gates. Even before this escalation, medical supplies were in short supply and health workers were receiving only partial salaries, affecting the functioning of health facilities. WHO calls for the opening of all routes into the Gaza Strip, unimpeded movement of medical supplies and health workers across the occupied Palestinian territory, and the protection of health care. More importantly, WHO calls for immediate de-escalation in the region by all parties. The bravest choose peace. WHO flash update on the impact on health care in the occupied Palestinian territory: emro.who.int/opt/informatio…

🗓️Today, on the International Day for Disarmament & Non-Proliferation, we’re reminded of the devastating dangers of nuclear weapons and why disarmament education matters. We must understand the risks and take action for change. Learn about #NuclearBan: icanw.org/activists_and_…

That’s called complicity, and indicates the PM and FM’s claims Australia is not militarily involved are dishonest

thank you @WilkieMP Australia's selective support for international law and backing illegal agression by US and Israel - again - bodes ill for sovereign independence for any AUKUS submarines @AlboMP @SenatorWong theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

I’m no fan of the Iranian regime, but the attacks on Iran are patently illegal. It’s galling that rather than standing up in defence of international law, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have as good as cheered the US and Israel on for this latest illegal action. #auspol