PM announces Australia is helping re-open the strait of Hormuz by sending in the guys from Bondi Rescue

SENDING IN THE BIG GUNS: The Prime Minister has tonight announced Australia’s contribution to the US-led effort to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, confirming the full Bondi Rescue crew has already been deployed to the Persian Gulf.

“They arrived there late this afternoon and are already playing a key role in enforcing the new U.S blockade of the Strait,” Anthony Albanese told journalists a short time ago.

“Once Iran decides to open it up completely, the Bondi Rescue crew will remain to oversee a smooth transition.

Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed the crew is equipped with jet skis, an inflatable boat and their standard red and yellow flags.

“These blokes don’t flinch. Rips, bluebottles, drunk backpackers, they’ve handled it all. The Houthis won’t know what hit them.”

The White House has thanked Australia for its continued commitment to the alliance.

Lifeguard Harris Carroll could not be reached for comment, but was last seen on his paddle board approximately 400 metres off the coast of Oman.