Australia's Jewish community welcomes Labor's criticism of Iran
Pro-Israel groups have welcomed the Albanese government's strengthened rhetoric on Iran as fears grow about a broader war in the Middle East, with suggestions the new stance could help heal a diplomatic rift between Canberra and Jerusalem.
In a shift of emphasis, Foreign Minister Penny Wong this week put the onus on Iran to abandon its nuclear program, saying the 'fastest way out of the danger' was for Tehran to return to talks.
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