Australia welcomes US-Iran agreement and calls for lasting peace Australia welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran, saying it supports efforts to reduce tensions and end conflict across the region. In a joint statement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra had consistently called for de-escalation, including in Lebanon, and welcomed provisions aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said restoring navigation through the strait was essential to easing pressure on energy prices and the global economy.