Government considering military assistance request from Gulf States | Insiders | ABC NEWS
The federal government is considering a request for military assistance from Persian Gulf States targeted by Iranian attacks as the war in the Middle East enters its second week.
All six Gulf States — Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar — have been impacted by Iranian strikes that have targeted civilian infrastructure, including airports, since the beginning of the war.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong told Insiders the government had received requests from some of those countries for protection against drone and missile attacks.
She would not provide details on the type of military assistance being considered, but said the government would be transparent if it accepted the request.
The minister maintained the government’s position that it would not participate in offensive action against Iran.
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