Australian Leaders Respond After Trump Tells Allies to Secure Middle East Oil Supplies
By Crystal-Rose Jones
Published on April 1, 2026.
Australian leaders have responded after U.S. President Donald Trump told allies to secure the vital passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital water supply for around 20% of global oil supply. The announcement comes amid concerns that Australia was not consulted on the Middle East conflict.
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