World grateful for US strength, unlike our timid PM

Once again our government seemed unsure in the immediate aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities.

History tells us that the worst excesses of war may have been avoided in past conflicts, and the devastation and destruction that followed, had early indications of the fearful conflicts that lay ahead been treated with strength and determination. Iran has made it clear nothing short of the annihilation of Israel is its end game. That was a dthe world economy is much less oil dependent.ecisive and convincing reason for Trump to have taken the action he took.

It takes wisdom, courage and determination for leaders to act decisively when conflict looms, all three sadly lacking in our current leadership, who usually sit on the fence, fearful of upsetting the pro-Palestinian flag-wavers and their hangers-on, parading in our city streets each week. The government has voiced faint praise and intoned the three Ds, “de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue”.

Stephanie Summers, North Turramurra, NSW

As the world learned of a strike operation by US defence forces on Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities buried deep below ground, the question needed to be asked why uranium for apparently peaceful purposes was being enriched so deep below the ground.

Whatever the purpose of the uranium enrichment, the US has played a major role in ensuring world peace, by removing the potential nuclear threat from a regime fuelled by hatred. The world owes the US an enormous debt of gratitude. However, it is a shame the same can’t be said of the very weak and timid Australian government, which has barely acknowledged this tremendous undertaking by one of our closest allies, for fear of upsetting the usual minorities. Thankfully, the US was able to show strength, decisiveness and leadership, for the sake of increased global security.

Kernin Lambert, Wattle Grove NSW

There’s no doubt that Donald Trump’s actions will be studied by allies and adversaries in the Indo-Pacific with both being impressed by the essential resolve and courage that Trump has displayed in attacking Fordow and other nuclear sites.

It’s disappointing that Foreign Minister Penny Wong, a strong supporter of international law, hasn’t pointed out that Trump’s actions were a lawful measure against a fanatical regime committed to destroying Israel and where diplomacy had failed.

In terms of alliance management, she should argue that Iran was also a national security threat to the US. Trump specifically mentioned the thousands of US casualties and years of past Iranian outrages against the US people, interests and assets in explaining his decision to launch the attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Anthony Bergin, Reid, ACT

Australia has never been so deprived of leadership.

Following the successful bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities by the US, an action necessary to provide any hope for long-term peace and stability throughout the Middle East, Anthony Albanese was so incapable of providing immediate congratulations to our main ally that he had to resort to a vague AI-generated-type response from a spokesperson.

It was up to Foreign Minister Wong to finally show unambiguous support for the US action. It seemed like Albanese was incapable of providing immediate responses to such major geopolitical events because he is always wary of the domestic political fallout. He seems to be a politician, not a leader, and did not look like an international statesman.

It’s interesting that Donald Trump communicated with Keir Starmer both before and after the bombing. To avoid Australia being totally ignored by our key allies in international affairs, a change in leadership has become necessary.

Ron Hobba, Camberwell, Vic

It made sense to read between the lines on Donald Trump’s cryptic statement that maybe he will and maybe he won’t bomb Iran, giving them two weeks for peace; all the while plans were in place for a surprise attack.

We hope Iran will not call on Russia or other despots and think maybe they can or maybe they can’t attack America.

If only a peaceful solution can be attained and not a Mexican stand-off.

Susan McLochlan, Caboolture South, Qld