Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent, Shoebridge says

TM Tom McIlroy and Ben DohertyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-09 · 08:06 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Australia's cabinet is considering providing military support to Gulf countries following missile attacks from Iran, which were triggered by US and Israeli bombings. The Greens party has voiced strong opposition to this potential involvement. They argue that providing military assistance would serve Donald Trump's interests in escalating conflict with Iran. International law experts warn that such assistance would legally make Australia a party in the conflict. An announcement regarding Australia's decision on defense measures is expected within days. Senator Shoebridge suggests Australia could be drawn into war "by deception and stealth."

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Cabinet’s national security committee met on Monday to consider requests for Australia to provide help to countries.

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Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent.

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Sending military support to Gulf countries would only serve Donald Trump’s interests in the growing Iran war.

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Assistance would mean Australia was legally part of the conflict.

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Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens say sending military support to Gulf countries would only serve Donald Trump’s interests in the growing Iran war, as international law experts warn assistance would mean Australia was legally part of the conflict. Cabinet’s national security committee met on Monday to consider requests for Australia to provide help to countries feeling the brunt of Tehran’s missile attack, sparked by bombings ordered by the US president and Israel. Continue reading...

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