Australian Prime Minister Albanese urged clarity from former US President Trump on objectives of a potential war in West Asia. Australia has sent aircraft to support the UAE, but ruled out sending naval ships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia has provided ‌aircraft to assist with the ​defence of the United Arab Emirates after a ⁠request from the country, but has ⁠ruled out sending naval ships to ‌assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz