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Live: PM rejects Trump's claim that US asked for help in Strait of Hormuz

Anthony Albanese says the US made "no new requests" for Australia's assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Donald Trump telling reporters he wasn't happy with Australia. Follow live.

1 report1 sourceApr 16, 2026, 9:02 PM
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ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 9:02 PM

Live: PM rejects Trump's claim that US asked for help in Strait of Hormuz

Anthony Albanese says the US made "no new requests" for Australia's assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, despite Donald Trump telling reporters he wasn't happy with Australia. Follow live.

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The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 10:13 PM
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No ‘specific request’ to help US in strait of Hormuz, Marles says, as Trump repeats criticism of Australia

US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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