Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison says Australia should proactively contribute military assets to the Gulf amid renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. All three outlets report his comments in the context of escalating airstrikes involving the United States and Iran, alongside fears of a broader crisis in the maritime chokepoint. Morrison argues that such involvement would protect Australia’s national interests, framing the Gulf region as a strategic area linked to international shipping and regional security. The reports present his position without detailing specific capabilities, numbers, or a timetable for any potential deployment. They also do not indicate that the federal government has announced or agreed to any new mission in response to his remarks. Overall, the articles focus on Morrison’s call for Australia to take action while geopolitical conditions deteriorate, and they attribute the push to his view that Australia should be prepared to support efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the region.