Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for a two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, which aims to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route. He criticized Donald Trump's recent threats of widespread destruction, calling them an 'extraordinary statement' that could cause concern. The ceasefire, announced just before Trump's self-imposed deadline for Iran to comply, was facilitated by a diplomatic intervention from Pakistan. Albanese emphasized the need for any conflict to adhere to international law, ensuring civilian protection. He refrained from labeling Trump's threats as potential war crimes, focusing instead on the positive outcome of the ceasefire. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has led to significant disruptions in global fuel supplies, impacting oil prices. Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the longer the conflict persists, the more severe the economic consequences will be.