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Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against Iran

The Albanese government insists Australia is not involved in any "offensive action against Iran" amid reports the UAE, which had been supplied a Wedgetail aircraft, carried out military strikes against the country.

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Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against IranThe Albanese government insists Australia is not involved in any "offensive action against Iran" amid reports the UAE, which had been supplied a Wedgetail aircraft, carried out military strikes against the country.
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