Australia Weighs Military Aid for Middle East Allies

0:00Adelaide story is making news on March 9th. Australia is considering military aid to protect its Middle East allies from Iranian drone and missile strikes. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the government is reviewing requests for defensive help after attacks hit countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. She stressed no Australian troops would join offensive operations of ground deployments against Iran. Foreign strikes included a drone hitting a government tower in Kuwait, setting it ablaze while oil depots in Iran burned for the first time, creating massive fireballs and thick black smoke. Saudi Arabia warned it might strike back if attacks on its energy sites continue. Iran's President apologized to neighbors, but said strikes would pause only if no attacks on Iran come from their soil. Wong emphasized any aid would focus on defense and decisions would be transparent to Australians. She also said real change in Iran must come from its own people, differing from US President

1:03Donald Trump's views. Meanwhile, Iran's leadership clarified it would respond firmly to threats from US bases nearby. The attacks caused health alerts in Iran, with a crack smoke leading to acid rain warnings and calls to stay indoors and wear masks. Gulf nations reported damage to key sites, heightening tensions across the region. More than 1,500 Australians have returned home from Dubai so far, with 151 landing in Melbourne on Sunday. Others were buzzed from Qatar to Saudi Arabia, and officials urged using commercial flights despite some empty seats and higher costs. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. Salih Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, salihpillow.com