The Front Iran-backed Houthi rebels ‘ready to strike’
Mar 6, 2026
Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister and national leader, discusses defence posture, AUKUS training for Australians on allied submarines, and diplomatic/legal limits on military action. He addresses concerns about Iran’s regional role and the likely economic fallout, and mentions repatriation flights for Australians from the UAE.
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Houthis Signal Readiness To Escalate
- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels signalled readiness to widen the Middle East conflict by saying they have "fingers on the trigger" to respond if developments warrant it.
- Abdul Malik al-Houthi made the televised pledge on day six of the conflict after a US-Israeli operation killed Iran's supreme leader, escalating regional proxy stakes.
Israel Targets Hezbollah Infrastructure In Beirut
- Israel struck infrastructure in Beirut targeting Hezbollah-controlled areas, warning residents to evacuate beforehand.
- Strikes focused on southern suburbs as part of operations against Hezbollah, another Iranian proxy active in the regional clash.
Australia Confirms Personnel On US Submarine
- Australia confirmed three Navy personnel were aboard a US submarine involved in sinking an Iranian frigate during an AUKUS exercise but said no Australians took offensive action against Iran.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese framed such embedded postings as part of longstanding third-country arrangements governed by Australian law and policy.