Australia should send military assets to the Gulf: Morrison
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged Australia to send military assets to the Gulf to protect commercial shipping amid escalating U.S. strikes against Iran. Speaking in Washington, he emphasized the need to defend national interests related to fuel security. However, concerns remain about the capabilities of Australia’s aging naval fleet for such missions.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:44 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 05:50 UTC
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