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Could Trump Can AUKUS?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's scheduled in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit was cancelled after Trump departed early in response to rising tensions in the Middle East involving Israel and Iran.
The cancellation of the meeting occurred amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following a statement from Iran’s highest authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announcing that “the battle begins,” which further intensified the regional conflict and heightened international security concerns.
After the cancelled meeting, Albanese held discussions with senior Trump administration officials, including economic advisors and trade representatives, focusing on issues such as commerce, import duties, and Australia's strategic mineral resources. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Penny Wong called on Iran to halt its nuclear activities and resume diplomatic negotiations.
Wong described the current global situation as highly precarious due to threats to civilians and urged Iran to cease nuclear weapons activities and engage in diplomatic talks, while also advising Australians to follow official travel guidance.
The cancellation underscored strained Australia-US relations at the leadership level, prompting Albanese to consider attending next week’s NATO summit in the Netherlands with hopes of rescheduling a meeting with Trump.

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