Canada and Australia Call for De-escalation in Conflict with IranCanberra, 5 Mar 2026 (ONA) —- 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.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 proliferation 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.”—- Ends/Khalid