As Trump's Iran rhetoric escalates, Australia turns to the art of diplomatic understatement
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Australia's government has been navigating a delicate diplomatic situation as the US-Iran conflict escalates, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attempting to create an off-ramp for the war. The Australian government has condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to wipe out a whole civilization, calling it inappropriate and extraordinary.
The US-Iran conflict has entered its fifth week, with Australia's government walking a fine line in its response. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese initially supported the US action, but as the war dragged on, he began suggesting the original objectives had been met. Albanese later called for greater clarity on the war's aims. The Australian government condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to wipe out a whole civilization. A temporary ceasefire has been put in place, but its fragility has been noted by Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The situation remains uncertain, with Iran's uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz still major concerns.
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