Australia Won’t Consider Hosting U.S. Missiles, PM Morrison Says

Mark Esper, from left, Mike PompeoMarise Payne, and Linda Reynolds on Aug. 4.Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ruled out hosting U.S. missile bases in Australia, and said no such request was made during key diplomatic talks between the two allies over the weekend.

“That’s not something the government would consider,” Morrison told reporters Monday. “It’s not being asked of us, it’s not being considered. It’s not being put to us. So, you know, I think I can rule a line under that.”