Australia Weighs Defending Allies from Iran

0:00The latest international headlines, politics, and world affairs, right here on Global News today. Australia's government is weighing requests to help defend countries targeted by Iran amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Officials say they might provide support, but will not join any strikes inside Iran. Foreign Minister Penny Wong explained that several nations not involved in the fighting have faced Iranian attacks and sought assistance. She confirmed Australia could help shield allies from Iranian drones and missiles. As a key partner to the United States, Australia has firmly ruled out deploying ground troops, even if tensions rise further. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed three Australian defense personnel wrote on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, using a torpedo. He stressed they played no role in the action. Meanwhile, the clashes have intensified, with American and Israeli aircraft targeting sites in Iran, while Iranian strikes hit cities in the United, Arab Emirates and Qatar.

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