Albanese Announces Australia’s Support for US Strike on Iran

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia supports the recent US military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, but he’s urging caution to avoid further conflict.

Speaking to the media, Albanese made it clear that the government stands by the broader international goal: preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

“The world has long agreed that Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon,” he said. “We support action to prevent that – and that’s what this is.”

The US had struck three nuclear sites in Iran, which President Donald Trump claimed had been "completely and totally obliterated." But despite supporting the intent behind the strikes, Albanese emphasized that Australia does not want to see the situation spiral into a full-blown war.

“We don’t want escalation,” he said, adding that Iran needs to return to negotiations and stick to its international obligations.

“Iran didn’t come to the table—just as it has repeatedly failed to comply with its obligations,” he added. “We urge Iran not to take any further action that could destabilise the region.”

When asked whether he had spoken to President Trump since the strikes, Albanese simply said, “No.”

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Penny Wong also threw her support behind the US strikes but stressed that de-escalation and diplomacy are still key.

Speaking on the Today show, Wong explained that the US targeted specific nuclear sites, which were known to be enriching uranium close to military-grade levels.

“We support action to prevent Iran getting a nuclear weapon,” she said. “We know what the UN nuclear watchdog has said – Iran is enriching to almost military levels, enough for multiple nuclear weapons.”

Still, Wong made it clear: Australia doesn’t want to see the conflict escalate into a broader war. And no, the US hasn’t asked Australia to get involved.

“No such request has been made and I wouldn’t speculate,” she said. “We are concerned, like many others around the world, about continued escalation. No one wants to see full-scale war in the Middle East.”

Wong also addressed the growing concern for Australians still stuck in the region. She said the government is actively working to help Australians stranded in both Iran and Israel.

For those trying to leave Iran, Australia has deployed support near the Azerbaijani border to assist people who can reach it.

As for Israel, the situation remains extremely tense. Land crossings are off the table due to security risks, but Wong said the government is working on contingency flight plans. There’s hope, with reports of airspace opening temporarily, that some evacuation flights can go ahead.

“My heart goes out to Australians in Iran and in Israel, and to their loved ones back home who are so worried about them,” Wong said.

She also confirmed that the Australian Embassy in Iran has been closed due to the worsening situation there.

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