Canberra, April 2 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said it still remains "not clear" what further objectives need to be achieved in Iran, following claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran's military capabilities have been significantly degraded.

Speaking at the National Press Club in Australia, Albanese described the ongoing conflict in West Asia as a "testing time" for his country, citing its far-reaching economic consequences, particularly due to the energy crisis in the country due to the viral blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

"This is a testing time for our nation. The war in the Middle East has caused the biggest increase in petrol and diesel prices in history. Australia is not an active participan...