The prime minister said the military personnel were on the vessel as part of training arrangements under the Aukus deal
Speaking to Sky News, Albanese said: “I can confirm that there were three Australian personnel on board that vessel”.
“These are long-standing third country arrangements that have been in place for a long period of time,” he said.
“I can confirm also, though, that no Australian personnel have participated in any offensive action against Iran,” he added.
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Source: News - South China Morning Post
