Aussies on US Sub in Iran Incident

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Sydney news today from the Daily News Now. Australia's defense ties with the United States came into focus after a U.S. Virginia class submarine sank an Iranian vessel killing more than 80 people. Under the August agreement, about one in ten crew members on these subs are Australian trainees. Questions quickly arose about whether any Aussies were aboard during the incident. Earlier this week, on Thursday, four minister Penny Wong Dodge specifics calling it a U.S. operational matter and citing security reasons for silence. But by Thursday night, reports surfaced of two Australians on board. That shifted Friday morning when Prime Minister Anthony, Albanese, confirmed three Australian crew members were serving on the submarine. Albanese stressed that no Australians took part in any offensive actions against Iran, insisting they followed Australian law and policy. Critics have questioned if simply observing met international maritime safety standards. Meanwhile, polls show growing unease among Australians about U.S. actions abroad, with declining

1:05trust in the alliance amid rising global tensions. The August program continues, embedding more personnel despite the spotlight. Dean and his sponsored by our partner, headphones and a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.