Australia Neutral on Iran Strikes, Supports US Nuclear Efforts

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with Adelaide News Today. Australia's top officials are staying neutral on the legality of recent United States and Israel strikes against Iran. Defense Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong both said that's a question for the U.S. and Israel to handle. They made it clear Australia supports the U.S. efforts to stop Iran from gaining nuclear weapons capability. Those confirmed no military help has been requested from Australia, and no practical support was given using U.S. bases here. Legal experts and the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights say the strikes broke international law since they weren't in self-defense. The rapporteur urged countries like Australia to defend the rules and avoid a lawless world run by raw power. On regime change in Iran, Marles wouldn't speculate, but voice support for the Iranian people standing up to their oppressive government. Wong added that any real change has to come from Iranians themselves, not force from

1:00outside. Opposition figures are split. Leader Angus Taylor called it a key moment to back a freer Iran, while National Senator Matt Canavan warned regime change wars, rarely improved things. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the Description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcasts and music, so L.I. sleepypilo.com, solypilo.com, solypilo.com, solypilo.com.