Australia says it will not deploy a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s request.

Australia says it will not deploy a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s request.

SYDNEY, March 16 — Australia’s transport minister announced today that the country will not be deploying a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump urging other nations to send warships to help secure the strategic waterway.

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SYDNEY, March 16 — Australia’s transport minister announced today that the country will not be deploying a navy ship to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump urging other nations to send warships to help secure the strategic waterway.

“We won’t be sending a ship to the Strait of Hormuz. We understand its importance, but this is not something we have been asked to do or are contributing to,” Transport Minister Catherine King told national broadcaster ABC. — AFP

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted as Iran’s actions and military warnings have effectively halted normal shipping traffic through the key maritime route. — AFP pic

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