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Australian Government Stays Firm on Decision to Deny US Request for Naval Vessel

Australia recently signed a joint statement condemning Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
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Australian Government Stays Firm on Decision to Deny US Request for Naval Vessel
The United States Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bataan travels through the Red Sea, on Aug. 8, 2023. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia/U.S. Navy, via AP
Monica O’Shea
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The Australian government has backed its decision not to send a naval ship to the Red Sea amid attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis.

This comes after the Labor government signed a joint statement condemning Houthi attacks against commercial vessels transiting the region on Jan. 4.

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Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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