Albanese government criticised for ‘weak’ response to US attacks on Iran as experts decry ‘flagrant breach’ of law
by Dan Jervis-Bardy from World news | The Guardian on (#6Y507)
Former adviser to Penny Wong argues Australia should make clear we are a country that stands up ... for the rules-based order'
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Australia has said Iran's nuclear program is a threat to international peace and security" and called for de-escalation" after the US bombed Iran, as almost 4,000 Australian citizens attempt to escape the conflict zone.
International law and foreign policy experts, as well as the Greens, said the US strikes were illegal and should be condemned, putting pressure on the Albanese government to distance itself from Donald Trump.
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