Modi, Albanese call on all parties to ‘exercise restraint’ and de-escalate tensions in the Gulf
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese have issued a joint call for de-escalation in the Middle East following renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and discussed cooperation in clean energy and nuclear exports.
Why it matters
The summit underscores the strengthening strategic and defense partnership between India and Australia amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Thursday (July 9, 2026) made a joint call for a de-escalation of tension and hostilities in West Asia, where fighting has restarted between the United States and Iran.
The report relies on official joint statements and diplomatic declarations, maintaining a neutral, objective tone.
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