‘We don't want a full-scale war': PM urges Iran to not destabilise the region further
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the press after following the successful US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
The government has thrown its support behind the US and has called for dialogue and de-escalation.
'The US action was directed at specific sites central to Iran's nuclear program, we don't want escalation and a full-scale war,' Mr Albanese said.
'We do urge Iran not to take any further action that will destabilise the region.'
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