Canada and Australia Call for De-escalation in Conflict with Iran

Canberra: Canada and Australia today 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. According to Oman News Agency, 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 defenses 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 pro liferation 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."