Leaders from across the globe welcomed the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire between The US & Iran. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the Mideast ceasefire on Wednesday. "We hope that it leads to a permanent de-escalation and an end to the conflict, and a resolution that allows the world to go forward, because this is having a big impact on ordinary citizens in Australia and in our region," he said. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday welcomed the Middle East ceasefire describing it as "positive."