In the wake of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered measured support for the operation while urging all parties to avoid further destabilizing the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Canberra, Albanese emphasized Australia’s commitment to global non-proliferation efforts and regional peace.

Prime Minister Albanese acknowledged the seriousness of the situation, noting that while the U.S. strikes were aimed at halting Iran’s nuclear weapons development, they also carry the risk of further inflaming tensions. “We support efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, but we also urge calm, restraint, and renewed diplomacy,” he said.

Australia, a key ally of the United States and a longstanding advocate for international law, reiterated its support for multilateral engagement. “This is a time for global unity in the face of threats to peace not division,” Albanese stated. “We must remain clear-eyed about the danger of nuclear proliferation, but also committed to dialogue and de-escalation.”

The Prime Minister called on Iran to avoid any retaliatory actions that could further destabilize the Gulf region and to return to the negotiating table. “The stakes are too high for miscalculation,” he warned.

Australia is currently coordinating with partners in the UN and regional forums to monitor the evolving security situation and to support any diplomatic efforts that emerge in the coming days.