Australia could send a warship to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the security of shipping in the region if the government decides, said Admiral David Johnston, the head of the Australian Armed Forces.
„I am absolutely confident that we could send a warship there in the current circumstances if the government decided. "I have no doubt that our navy is capable of operating in the situation that has developed in the Strait of Hormuz," he told the ABC.
In response to a question from 9News about the possible deployment of warships in the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marless stressed that "Australia's participation in ensuring the security of shipping in the region remains under discussion."
According to Marless, the final decision will depend on consultations with partners involved in discussing measures to ensure unhindered navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.