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Australia Joins Gulf Nations in Condemning Iran's Attacks

3/19/2026

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Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, joined Gulf nations in condemning Iran's attacks that disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices higher.
Albanese convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address fuel supply as petrol prices exceed $2 per litre.
Over 100 countries back a motion urging the International Maritime Organisation to reaffirm freedom of navigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressures allies to send warships, and Australia declines to commit.

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Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, joined Gulf nations in condemning Iran's attacks that disrupted the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices higher.
Albanese convened an emergency cabinet meeting to address fuel supply as petrol prices exceed $2 per litre.
Over 100 countries back a motion urging the International Maritime Organisation to reaffirm freedom of navigation.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressures allies to send warships, and Australia declines to commit.