Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Saturday for lasting peace through dialogue, endorsing the U.S.-Iran framework while pressing Tehran to address nuclear transparency concerns.
Australia contributes naval personnel to Gulf security missions and relies on stable shipping for liquefied natural gas exports to Asian partners.
Albanese linked the agreement to broader Indo-Pacific stability during conversations with G7 leaders traveling to France.
Domestic opposition questioned whether Canberra received adequate briefings on reconstruction funding commitments.
Iranian-Australian community groups planned vigils thanking diplomats while mourning relatives killed in strikes.
Foreign ministry travel advisories slowly downgraded risk levels for Gulf ports as insurers updated policies.
Australian liquefied natural gas exporters said stable Hormuz transits are essential because long-term contracts with Japan and Korea penalize delivery delays.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton urged Albanese to publish any Australian commitments to Gulf mine clearance before parliament returns Tuesday.
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