Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that the United States has not made any new request for Australia to take part in actions related to the Iran conflict, after comments from US President Donald Trump.

The statement came after Trump said he was unhappy with Australia, accusing it of not supporting the US when needed. He linked his criticism to issues involving the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump told reporters in Washington that Australia had not been present when assistance was expected. He also referred to concerns related to the strategic Hormuz route.

Albanese responded by saying that the US leader had made it clear he was handling the situation himself. He stressed that Australia had received no new requests for involvement.

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Australia has maintained that it is not directly involved in the Iran conflict. However, it has expressed interest in ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open for global fuel shipments.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia is in ongoing discussions with France, Britain, and the United States regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Officials say the focus remains on maintaining stability in global energy routes while avoiding direct military involvement in the conflict.