Why is Albanese supporting Trump’s illegal strike on Iran?
Political editor Tom McIllroy speaks to Nour Haydar about the prime minister’s swift and explicit support for the military action – support that is at odds with many other countries
March 2, 202616m 50s
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Show Notes
Not long after the US and Israel launched a deadly attack on Iran, the Australian government came out swiftly to express total support for the action. It was a position starkly at odds with other countries such as the UK and a majority of European nations, which instead expressed caution and a need for diplomacy. The US and Israeli bombing of Iran has been deemed illegal by experts around the world. So where does this leave Australia on the international stage and why is the prime minister so staunch in his support for his US ally? Political editor Tom McIllroy speaks to Nour Haydar
Topics
IranAustralia newsLabor partyAnthony AlbaneseDonald TrumpUS-Israel war on IranAustralian politics