Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government is considering offering military support to assist Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran, but will not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran, the foreign minister has said. The government confirmed nine flights had arrived in Australia from the Middle East since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran one week ago , with another three flights scheduled to arrive on Sunday. Dozens of Australians have also been bussed out of Qatar, which has limited airspace, to Saudi Arabia to fly out of the region. Continue reading...
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Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong says
Australia is considering providing military support to Gulf nations facing potential attacks from Iran, following recent US and Israeli strikes in the region. According to the foreign minister, Australia will not engage in offensive actions against Iran or deploy ground troops.
Krishani DhanjiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-07 · 23:29 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Australia is considering providing military support to Gulf nations facing potential attacks from Iran, following recent US and Israeli strikes in the region. According to the foreign minister, Australia will not engage in offensive actions against Iran or deploy ground troops. The support would focus on protecting other countries in the Gulf. In response to the escalating tensions, nine flights have arrived in Australia from the Middle East in the past week, with three more scheduled. Additionally, dozens of Australians have been transported from Qatar to Saudi Arabia to facilitate their departure from the region.
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Another three flights are scheduled to arrive on Sunday.
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Nine flights had arrived in Australia from the Middle East since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran one week ago.
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Australia will not participate in any ground troop deployment into Iran.
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Dozens of Australians have also been bussed out of Qatar to Saudi Arabia to fly out of the region.
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Australia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing strikes from Iran.
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