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Australia Urges Diplomacy Amid US-Iran Tensions

6/22/2025

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Australia Urges Diplomacy

Australia is calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" in the wake of US airstrikes on Iran, which have led nearly 4,000 Australians to seek evacuation. Experts have condemned the strikes as illegal, intensifying pressure on the Albanese government to clarify its position. Meanwhile, the Coalition backs the attacks, while the Greens advocate for a peaceful resolution.

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Marles Faces Criticism

Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles is under fire for the government's wavering position on the Iran-Israel conflict. While he champions de-escalation, he simultaneously backs Israel's right to self-defense and raises alarms about Iran's nuclear goals. Critics contend that the Albanese government is out of touch with Israel, calling for a more decisive moral stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Australia Urges Diplomacy

Australia is calling for "de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy" in the wake of US airstrikes on Iran, which have led nearly 4,000 Australians to seek evacuation. Experts have condemned the strikes as illegal, intensifying pressure on the Albanese government to clarify its position. Meanwhile, the Coalition backs the attacks, while the Greens advocate for a peaceful resolution.

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