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
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 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]
