Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In a statement, the prime minister said Australia stood with the people of Iran in their struggle against oppression. Australia and its international partners called on the Iranian regime to uphold the human rights of its citizens, Mr Albanese said. "We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security," the prime minister said. "Australians should leave now if it is safe to do so," the prime minister said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2026 19:49 UTC