Australia could help protect Gulf states from Iran attacks: FMSYDNEY, March 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Australia will consider a request by Gulf states for assistance against Iranian drone and missile attacks, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Sunday. Asked whether that meant assistance in protecting them from Iranian drone and missile attacks, Wong said "correct". Iran responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. As of last month, around 70 Australian military personnel are currently serving on American nuclear submarines, Canberra has said. The personnel were on the submarine as part of training arrangements under AUKUS, a multi-decade defence pact with Britain and the United States, Albanese said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 08, 2026 02:57 UTC