Australia could join international coalition to clear the Strait of Hormuz
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Australia may join an international coalition led by Britain and France to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the initiative with world leaders in a virtual meeting.
Australia is considering joining an international coalition to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend a virtual meeting with world leaders tonight to discuss the initiative, led by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The meeting aims to restore freedom of navigation in the strait. Australia has previously expressed reluctance to join the US mission in Iran, and Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stated that Australia will not provide boots on the ground. The initiative is separate from former US President Donald Trump's proposed blockade of the strait. The coalition plans to deploy a combined military effort to protect commercial shipping and support mine clearance operations.
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