Australia has joined more than 40 nations to discuss reopening a crucial waterway, as the United Nations Security Council weighs up whether "defensive" force can be used to protect shipping from Iranian attacks.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong was part of a virtual meeting with international counterparts on Thursday evening to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after it was closed by Tehran in response to US-Israeli attacks.
"The focus of last night's meeting was diplomatic and civilian initiatives countries could pursue to make the Strait of Hormuz accessible and safe," Ms Wong said in a statement on Friday.
