Distancing himself from Trump and a badly waged war in Iran might be the smartest move Albanese can make

The US president thumbs his nose at concerns about the most serious energy crisis in global history. But Australia, like other countries, is paying a high price

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Gently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a message about the escalating war in Iran.

In a Hobart radio interview, the prime minister said the US had achieved its original justifications and should bring hostilities in the Middle East to an end.