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Scott Morrison says Australian troops will remain in Iraq

  • 09 Jan 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the journalists. File photo

Australian troops and personnel will stay in Iraq to continue their mission, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as tensions eased following an Iranian attack on US forces there.

Speaking to reporters, Morrison added that an Australian naval vessel would travel as planned toward the Strait of Hormuz this week, to help protect shipping in the area.

Reuters

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