US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship: AUKUS Implications

0:00The latest headlines, weather and stories, right here on Sydney News today, a United States submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka, marking the first time since World War II that America used. A torpedo to destroy an enemy vessel from a near-nuclear power. The attack killed 87 people aboard the Iranian ship. Three Australians were onboard the submarine as part of an exchange program. This incident ties directly to the Awkis security pack between Australia, the United States, and Britain. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hexeth described the strike as a quiet death for America's foes, saying fighters have full authority from the President and that the fight is not meant to be fair. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insisted no Australian personnel took part in offensive actions against Iran. Still, the revelation highlights risks of close alliance ties with many seeing it as a compromise on national independence. Critics like former Prime Minister Paul Keating argue Awkis locks Australia into unwanted

1:03military dependency of setting trade partner China. Keating noted the U.S. not China has launched recent attacks questioning if Australia consented to involving its people. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called this a global rupture and urged middle powers to cooperate rather than rely too heavily on one superpower. Questions linger over the legal bases for the strike and Australia's exact role moving forward. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound,