Melbourne writer Alistair Kitchen was detained for 12 hours at Los Angeles International Airport, had his phone seized and was "interrogated" about his views on the conflict in the Middle East.

The ASX 200 has jumped on Monday with energy stocks soaring as oil prices jump off the back of the conflict between Iran and Israel.

Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is "alarmed" by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran.

The Albanese government’s calls for “restraint and dialogue” in the conflict between Iran and Israel have been branded naive and “ridiculous” by senior opposition figures.

Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.

Adelaide-based Santos said that XRG, comprised of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and US private equity fund Carlyle, had tabled an indicative cash offer of US$5.76 a share — equivalent to A$8.89 — which represented a 28 per cent premium to the company’s closing share price last week.

Foreign minister Penny Wong says she speaks with her Iranian counterpart, also with Israeli government through its ambassador, urging to show restraint