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The Iranian ambassador to Australia was grilled by Sunrise host Nat Barr over the nation's nuclear usage.

The CIA said it has credible intelligence" on the status of Iran's nuclear program following recent US strikes. Follow our live coverage.

Australia is stepping up support for NATO amid fears the war in Ukraine could spread further across Europe.

Anthony Albanese will likely meet with the president of Australia's top regional foe before Donald Trump.

Iran's armed forces has issued a chilling warning about its savage enemy" as the fragile ceasefire appears to hold. Follow our live coverage.

An initial report by US military intelligence after the strikes on Iran has delivered news Donald Trump and his White House do not want to hear.

Anthony Albanese has responded to Donald Trump's F-bomb after both Israel and Iran violated the US-brokered ceasefire.

He's already the world's most powerful man, but US President Donald Trump now has a new nickname from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte - the Daddy".

US President Donald Trump doubled down on his stance following the devastating strike on Iran, firing off at scum" journalists in the process.

A big question mark remains over when Australia's leaders will meet with Donald Trump after a key admission from the Deputy Prime Minister.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on the recent chaos in the Middle East, warning Australia's politicians against complacency.

The wife of an Australian man gunned down in Bali has delivered a heartbreaking update in the aftermath of the horrifying incident.

The US President appears to be moving on to his next world peace endeavour, scheduling a meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

The White House says Iran's entire program has been obliterated", while leaks from the US intelligence community say it's likely only set back by months". Follow live.

Iran's man in Australia given a heated response to reports that the nation's nuclear program largely survived surprise US strikes over the weekend. Follow live.

Nuclear nonproliferation experts are worried that Donald Trump's claim to have crippled Iran's nuclear program is overblown.

Donald Trump has been filmed letting his true feelings on the Middle East show following a shaky start complete and total ceasefire". Follow live.

A senior Albanese government minister has reacted to Donald Trump dropping an F-bomb on the Middle East.

New Zealand has declared the country does not need more Uber drivers or chefs, as if we're going to eat our way to wealth like Hansel and Gretel".

Anthony Albanese's deputy remained tight-lipped on whether he will meet Donald Trump ahead of a major summit this week.

Audio of a threatening phone call between a senior Iranian general and an agent from Israeli intelligence has shed new light on the conflict.

Donald Trump has let his anger get the better of him in a press conference broadcast to millions.

Israel's campaign against Iran is not over," and the conflict is now entering a new phase," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced.

Anthony Albanese has come under renewed fire for his response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with claims it sends a dangerous message".

ADF personnel and diplomats have evacuated more than 100 Australians from Israel as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

Vladimir Putin has slammed US attacks on Iran as unprovoked" and unjustified", while a Russian diplomat has ominously warned the world faces nuclear disaster".

Iran's top security body has made bold claims following allegations of a ceasefire breach, sending an ominous warning to Israel.

Anthony Albanese has been grilled on when he will finally sit down with Donald Trump.

The IDF has warned of incoming Iran missiles, four hours after the proposed ceasefire between the two nations.

Satellite images appeared to show scores of trucks lined up at Iran's Fordow nuclear facility just days before the US carried out its large-scale air strikes.

Missiles are still flying barely an hour into Donald Trump's proposed ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

A Donald Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran begins as reports of deadly attacks from both sides continue. Follow our live coverage.

One of Donald Trump's senior officials has said there is a diplomatic solution to Iran despite the US president floating regime change.

Iranian state media has announced a ceasefire deal has been imposed on the enemy" hours after Donald Trump's announcement. Follow our live coverage.

A BBC newsreader has gone viral after correcting her own autocue script live on air, with author JK Rowling branding the host her new favourite'.

Donald Trump has proclaimed it's a great day" for America and the Middle East after US bases were attacked by Iran. Follow our live coverage.

The Albanese government has reacted to Iran striking a US base in the Middle East, with Australia's chief diplomat dishing out a tough warning.

Iran's threatened closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have devastating consequences for the globe - and Aussies will feel it in a big way.

US President Donald Trump has announced Iran and Israel have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire". Follow our live coverage.

Iran delivered a message to Trump at the G7 summit last week threatening to unleash sleeper cell terrorists if the US attacked Iran.

A wedding day has ended in nightmarish scenes after a group of gunmen opened fire on a bridal party as they left the celebration.

Donald Trump has called Iran's attack on a US airbase in Qatar very weak", thanking the nation for providing early notice" of the strike.

Australia has responded to Iran's retaliatory attack on a major US base in the Middle East.

One of Donald Trump's senior officials has said there is a diplomatic solution to Iran despite the US president floating regime change.

Investors face a nervous" week, with the ASX copping a $25bn loss on Monday morning as the fallout from the Middle East conflict sparks market chaos.

The New York Times has been torn to shreds after fact checking a throw away line after the US bombed nuclear sites in Iran.

Iran has already fired missiles, and Israel has taken measures to protect its people, as the world holds its collective breath.

The former prime minister has weighed in on the US strikes on Iran, and the Australian government's conduct towards the Middle East conflict.

The US launched a surprise attack against Iran - and now there are fears things are about to get out of hand quickly".

Democrats are up in arms, but Donald Trump also faces some opposition from his own Republican allies over his strikes against Iran.