Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned the mourning for Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei taking place in Australia, describing it as inappropriate. His remarks come at a time of heightened tensions due to U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, which have raised questions about international involvement and the implications for Australia. While Albanese faced inquiries about whether Australia would support military actions alongside the U.S., he chose to focus on the domestic implications of the mourning.