Albanese Welcomes Ceasefire but Says Trump’s Warning to Iran Was “Not Appropriate”

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautiously welcomed the two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while expressing concern over the language used by US President Donald Trump in the lead‑up to the agreement. Trump had warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran failed to meet his deadline for a deal a remark that drew swift reactions from Canberra.

Albanese said the comments were troubling, noting that such rhetoric from a US president would “cause some concern.” Still, he praised the last‑minute breakthrough that saw Washington and Tehran agree to halt hostilities barely an hour before the deadline expired. “What we have called for is a de‑escalation, and that is what has occurred, and that’s a good thing,” he said, adding that Australia has long pushed for a peaceful resolution.

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong echoed the sentiment in an interview with the ABC, saying no leader should threaten the destruction of an entire civilization. She stressed that the global economy and energy markets were already under severe strain, making the ceasefire essential. “The world does need this ceasefire to hold,” she said.

Wong also rejected claims from the Israeli government that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, where ongoing strikes have killed more than 1,500 people and displaced over a million. Her comments underscored Australia’s broader call for restraint across all fronts of the conflict.

As global powers watch closely, Canberra continues to push for sustained de‑escalation and a path toward long‑term stability in the region.