Australia has confirmed that no new request has been made by the United States regarding support in the Strait of Hormuz, despite public criticism from Donald Trump, highlighting ongoing tensions linked to global energy security.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday that Washington had not made any fresh approach for assistance in relation to the situation involving Iran.
"There have been no new requests at all,” he said, adding that Donald Trump had indicated the United States was handling the situation independently. Anthony Albanese said Donald Trump had made it clear he had “got this” when it came to Iran.
The remarks follow criticism from Donald Trump, who told reporters in Washington that he was dissatisfied with Australia’s response. “I’m not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there,” he said. “They were not there, having to do with Hormuz.”
Australia, a long-standing security ally of the United States, has maintained that it is not directly involved in the Iran conflict but has a clear strategic interest in ensuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global fuel shipments.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said Canberra is continuing discussions with France, Britain and the United States regarding the situation in the Strait, underlining the broader international coordination around energy security and maritime stability.
Australian officials said that in response to a request from Washington last month, the country had deployed an Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance aircraft along with missile systems to help protect the United Arab Emirates, reflecting a limited but targeted security contribution.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most critical chokepoints for global oil supply, and disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to raise concerns across energy markets and among key import-dependent economies.
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