- cross-posted to:
- world@quokk.au
- news@aussie.zone
- cross-posted to:
- world@quokk.au
- news@aussie.zone
In short:
Australia will send a military aircraft and 85 ADF personnel to the United Arab Emirates to assist in the defence of Gulf nations that have been attacked by Iran.
They will be operational by the end of the week for an initial four-week period for the “collective self-defence of Gulf nations”.
What’s next?
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Iran’s attacks on neighbouring countries escalated overnight.
You’re right. Thank you for that perspective.
Perhaps a lawful decapitation would be one like the bombing of Hitler’s bunker, where the head of the state is leading annexation and occupation with no reason other than the desire to expand, and approving war crimes. Some further comment:
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/mar/02/legality-us-israel-attacks-iran-uk
https://verfassungsblog.de/the-unwillingness-to-call-this-illegal-is-a-terrible-mistake/
War, in my view, is an abysmal evil.