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A fifth of the world's oil passes through the waterway. Now Iran has shut it down and the US has responded with force.
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Another high-ranking Iranian official has perished in a new wave of relentless strikes on Tehran as the Middle East conflict spirals further.
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Nationals leader Matt Canavan has revealed a surprise years-long ambition about a technology he has criticised.
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The US has launched the longest field artillery strike in Army combat history" and took out" a major facility in Iran after dropping buster" bombs, the military says.
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The US has launched the longest field artillery strike in Army combat history" against Iran and took out" a major facility after dropping buster' bombs", according to the military.
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The comments comment after US President Donald Trump said that he was surprised" Australia said no to his request for help in the escalating conflict. Follow live.
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Australia has made an important phone call with the United States as pressure builds for action in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran has just fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at a base roughly 4,000km away, raising deep concerns about its capabilities. Follow live.
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A 19-year-old champion wrestler is one of three people executed by Iran in public hangings amid its brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.
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Iran has made a chilling threat to target tourist sites worldwide as shocking footage shows a 5000-year-old site being hit. Follow live.
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Iran has made a chilling threat to target tourist sites worldwide as shocking footage shows a 5000-year-old site being hit. Follow live.
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Ultra-wealthy mogul's blistering questions travelled the world. Then friends made a call and it all vanished into thin air.
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The US president is said to be seriously considering" a major move on Iran, fraught with danger, that could send oil prices even higher. Follow live.
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The US president is said to be seriously considering" a major move on Iran, fraught with danger, that could send oil prices even higher. Follow live.
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Iran has lashed out at Australia over offers of asylum made to members of its female football team.
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Another high-ranking Iranian official has perished in a new wave of relentless strikes on Tehran as the Middle East conflict spirals further. Follow live.
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A world leader was visibly stunned by an Australian reporter's daring suggestion for dealing with Donald Trump - and stopping WWIII.
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A former Trump ally has come out swinging in a blistering new interview hours after his shock resignation in protest of the US' war with Iran.
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Seven allied nations have abruptly changed their stance on the war, heavily condemning recent tactics from Iran as a threat to peace". Follow live.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has touched on an erratic post from Donald Trump that lit up theories of a falling-out between the US and Israel. Follow live.
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A teenage girl reportedly leapt from a hotel balcony to escape a sexual assault by three men, with a hotel worker hearing her screams.
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Qatar says Iran's bombing of its largest liquefied natural gas facility will take a devastating toll on the world. Follow live.
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A senior Iranian official has issued a grim warning to Australia, saying it has decided to take side with the aggressors" in the spiralling Middle East conflict.
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The minister charged with looking after Australia's energy has brushed off a warning from one of the country's biggest fuel suppliers.
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Anthony Albanese has appointed a fuel supply taskforce co-ordinator as the war in Iran deepens.
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Terrifying footage has captured a missile smashing a live TV crew, as the Israeli PM makes a seismic call about the war. Follow live.
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A Nationals MP has issued an urgent warning amid fears a fertiliser shortage triggered by the Middle East war could devastate Aussie farmers.
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Remaining players of the Iran women's football team have returned home, with a senior Iranian official blasting Australia's offers of asylum.
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Japan's prime minister visibly recoiled after Donald Trump gave an incredibly awkward answer to a question about the Iran war. Follow live.
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Iranian footballers who changed their minds about asylum in Australia have been paraded by the Islamic regime.
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The Pentagon has dropped a huge hint that the Iran war could go on for longer, while Donald Trump has appeared to bristle at Israel's actions. Follow live.
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Iran has warned Australia is on the wrong side of history", choosing to side with the US and Israel aggressors".
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The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on how long the Middle East war could go for, just hours after Australia delivered Iran a chilling warning.
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The US President has issued a stunning ultimatum to both nations as global energy markets reel from devastating Gulf strikes. Follow live.
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Panic is seeping in following a new wave of devastating attacks that have echoed across global markets. Follow live.
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As the war continues to spiral, the World Health Organisation is now looking into a catastrophic scenario not seen in 80 years. Follow live.
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Anthony Albanese has appointed a fuel supply task force co-ordinator as the war in Iran deepens.
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The war in the Middle East has spiralled as vital energy hubs were struck. Now, Iran's President has warned of uncontrollable consequences". Follow live.
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While much of the focus has been on fuel supply, Australia could be faced with a much starker shortage should disruptions in the Middle East continue.
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If you thought Australia's fuel crisis was bad, spare a thought for our cousins across the ditch where things are getting even crazier.
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A national incident has been declared after a super-spreader' brain disease ripped through a university town.
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Australia has rebuked Iran over escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and delivered a stark warning amid global energy shocks.
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An Australian pastafarian, who wears a colander on his head as part of his religious belief, has revealed he is facing jail in Indonesia over his alleged mocking of recognised religions.
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Iran's President has warned of uncontrollable consequences" after the world's largest natural gas field was attacked, as the war rages in the Middle East.
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Hundreds of people have been killed and wounded in a devastating air strike on a drug treatment clinic, as tensions between two neighbouring nations explode.
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JD Vance has made a major admission as the war in the Middle East spiralled majorly overnight, sening oil prices through the roof. Follow live.
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China has lashed Australia and New Zealand for colonial-style arrogance" after a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks.
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JD Vance has acknowledged the US has found itself in a difficult situation in the Iran war as threats of escalation have seen oil prices soar. Follow live.
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Donald Trump has lambasted NATO and other major allies including Australia for failing to help as much as he would like in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Anthony Albanese is poised to sign-off on a deal with the EU that could pump an extra $10bn into the economy each year.