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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty

Defence sources say Australian crew onboard US submarine that sank Iranian warship

The Australian government has refused to disclose whether Australian sailors or officers were onboard the US attack submarine that torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 87 people.

More than 50 Australian sailors and officers are serving across the US attack submarine fleet, a training regimen that is part of preparations for Australia to command its own nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus deal.

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