Albanese Confirms No Australian Involvement in ‘Unilateral’ US Strikes on Iran

The prime minister reiterates Australia’s support for non-proliferation and push for diplomacy.
Albanese Confirms No Australian Involvement in ‘Unilateral’ US Strikes on Iran
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on June 23, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that the United States did not inform Australia before launching air strikes on Iran’s nuclear site at Fordow, emphasising that it was a unilateral move by Washington.

“We’ve made it very clear this was unilateral action taken by the United States,” Albanese told reporters on June 23, when asked by reporters about whether Australia was briefed beforehand or if U.S. military bases on Australian soil played any role.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].