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Australian military may help protect ships in the strait of Hormuz
Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the UN’s shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), says the Australian military may have a role in protecting ships travelling through the strait of Hormuz once “volatility” in the region settles.
It is not a 100% guarantee that a merchant vessel will not be affected while being supported by military assets.
It could be considered as a short term assistance, but not in the long or permanent term.
The message is very loud and clear for everybody…de-escalate.
Continue reading...This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Martin Farrer.
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