Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries
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The Australian government is considering offering military support to assist Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran, but will not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran, the foreign minister has said.
The government confirmed nine flights had arrived in Australia from the Middle East since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran one week ago, with another three flights scheduled to arrive on Sunday. Dozens of Australians have also been bussed out of Qatar, which has limited airspace, to Saudi Arabia to fly out of the region.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/08/australia-may-offer-military-support-to-gulf-nations-facing-iran-strikes-but-wont-participate-in-ground-war-wong-says
Author : Krishani Dhanji
Publish date : 2026-03-07 23:29:00
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