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Australia ‘deeply invested’ in Hormuz access, defence minister says
14 April 2026 07:05 BST
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said Canberra is “deeply invested” in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, emphasising the need for freedom of navigation and stable global energy supplies.
Speaking to ABC News, Marles said Australia is working with partners, including France and the UK, to find a solution.
He added that any Australian role in opening the strait would depend on a permanent ceasefire, saying the current situation remains uncertain.