Three Australians were onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship, PM says

JB Josh Butler, Ben Doherty and Krishani DhanjiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-06 · 02:37 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that three Australian Defence Force (ADF) members were aboard a US submarine involved in sinking an Iranian warship. The incident occurred at an unspecified time and location. The ADF personnel were participating in an Aukus training program at the time of the event. Albanese stated that no Australian personnel participated in attacks on Iran. The Labor government initially declined to comment on the reports before Albanese's confirmation.

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'No Australian personnel' took part in attacks on Iran

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Australian defence force personnel were on the submarine as part of an Aukus training program.

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Three Australians were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship.

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Anthony Albanese confirms ADF members were on vessel but says ‘no Australian personnel’ took part in attacks on Iran Middle East crisis – live updates Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has confirmed that three Australians were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship , after the Labor government earlier refused to comment on reports that emerged on Thursday. The prime minister said the Australian Defence Force personnel were on the submarine as part of an Aukus training program. Continue reading...

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