Thursday 05 / March / 2026
Canberra: Canada and Australia on Thursday called for de-escalation in the conflict with Iran during a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in the Australian capital, Canberra.
The meeting follows the United States' announcement that a US submarine had sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, and Turkey's declaration that NATO defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iran before it could enter Turkish airspace.
Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Prime Minister Albanese, Carney stated: "We wish to see broader de-escalation of tensions involving a wider group of nations, not solely those parties engaged in direct hostilities."
He further noted that the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, which has "demonstrated considerable restraint," should be included in the de-escalation process.
Prime Minister Albanese remarked: "The world desires to see de-escalation and wishes for Iran to cease its proliferation of attacks."
He added: "We observe Gulf states, which were not involved, being subjected to comprehensive attacks, including strikes on civilian and tourist areas. Yet we also wish to see the objectives achieved."
