Israel-Iran conflict raises questions about Australia’s relationship with the US

As the world holds its breath over Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s arm wrestle about whether to drop US “bunker busters” on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Australians have every right to feel confused and concerned. Is this proof we’ve inadvertently yoked ourselves as a nation to the whims of madmen? Does the US-Australia alliance — normally a source of national comfort — hide fearsome consequences? Will we be drawn into a new conflagration involving nuclear powers? Do we have a choice? Is our sovereignty at risk? Loading… Or is there a logic to what Israel is doing against Tehran’s nuclear program…