Trump takes swipe at ‘not great’ Australia among complaints about global lack of support for US in Iran conflict

Donald Trump says he was ‘a little surprised’ at Australia’s lack of support, echoing comments from a week beforeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has taken another swipe at Australia, alongside Nato, the UK and most of the rest of the world, for not getting more involved in the US-Israel war against Iran.But Australia’s defence minister and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, said again the Albanese government had not received any direct requests for help from Trump, and declined to say whether more Australian military assets could be sent to the Middle East or the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...