A retired US Navy SEAL has interrupted a live television interview about Donald Trump and the war in Iran to call for the release of Australia's most decorated soldier, who was arrested over alleged war crimes. Former US Navy SEAL veteran turned entrepreneur Mike Sarraille appeared on Sunrise on Wednesday morning to discuss President Trump's threat that 'a whole civilisation will die' as his deadline to avoid the war from escalating in Iran looms. But as co-host Nat Barr wrapped up the interview, the Texas-based Mr Sarraille was not yet finished, issuing a pointed message to Australian authorities. he told a stunned Barr, as co-host Matt Shirvington changed the topic by quickly moving on to the next segment. Earlier in his Sunrise interview, Mr Sarraille warned that the war in Iran will likely result in the loss of civilian lives.

Source: Daily Mail April 07, 2026 23:19 UTC