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Australia Weighs Military Support Amid Iranian Threats

3/8/2026

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Australia is considering requests for military support to Gulf nations facing Iranian attacks, per Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
The government will not deploy ground troops to Iran but will help protect nations from Iranian drone and missile strikes.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said three Australian personnel were aboard a U.S. submarine that sank an Iranian warship, though they did not participate.

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Australia is considering requests for military support to Gulf nations facing Iranian attacks, per Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
The government will not deploy ground troops to Iran but will help protect nations from Iranian drone and missile strikes.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said three Australian personnel were aboard a U.S. submarine that sank an Iranian warship, though they did not participate.