“We need to contribute to the international mission to maintain peace and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” TASS quoted Morrison.
He noted that about 25% of the oil supplied to Australia passes through the strait.
It is also reported that as part of a military mission to the Persian Gulf will be sent one warship, an observation plane and a limited contingent of 200 soldiers and officers of the Australian army.
On August 6, Britain announced its accession to the US coalition in the Strait of Hormuz.