Australia Supports US Strike on Iran to Prevent Nuclear Weapons, PM Albanese States

Australia's Stance on Iran's Nuclear Program

• 🇦🇺 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
• 🎯 The recent US action was specifically directed at sites central to Iran's nuclear program.

Call for De-escalation and Diplomacy

• 🕊️ Australia does not want escalation or a full-scale war and continues to call for dialogue and diplomacy.
• 🌍 There is deep concern about any escalation in the region, emphasizing the need for diplomacy, dialogue, and de-escalation.

Iran's International Obligations

• ⚛️ Australia has been upfront about the challenge of dealing with the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapons program and the risk of regional escalation.
• 🤝 Australia has urged Iran to come to the table and abandon any nuclear weapons program, noting Iran's repeated failure to comply with international obligations.
• ⚠️ Iran is urged not to take any further action that could destabilize the region.