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UK, Australia issue warnings as Iran conflict continues

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 5:17pm
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)

UK, Australia issue warnings as Iran conflict continues

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 2 Apr 2026, 5:17pm

UK and Australia have delivered speeches overnight - warning of potential impacts of the war in Iran and the resulting surge in fuel prices.

In the UK, Sir Keir Starmer says he'll seek closer economic and security ties with the EU.

In Australia, Anthony Albanese has called on people to try to reduce fuel consumption if they can.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese's address left people feeling underwhelmed, as he issued a warning to farmers and key business sectors.

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