Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent, Shoebridge says
Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within daysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens say sending military support to Gulf countries would only serve Donald Trump’s interests in the growing...
<p>Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>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.</p><p>Cabinet’s national security committee met on Monday to consider <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/08/australia-may-offer-military-support-to-gulf-nations-facing-iran-strikes-but-wont-participate-in-ground-war-wong-says">requests for Australia to provide help</a> to countries feeling the brunt of Tehran’s missile attack, sparked by bombings ordered by the US president and Israel.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/australia-iran-war-deception-greens-shoebridge">Continue reading...</a>
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