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 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a message about the escalating war in Iran .

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• 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 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a…
• 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.
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Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• 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 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Gently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a…
• 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.
• Continue reading...

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• 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 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Gently, about 10 days ago, Anthony Albanese tried to send Donald Trump a…
• 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.