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The US has warned Iran to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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US Politics
Madeline Cove

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran escalates war tensions

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

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Pauline Hanson is now looking to a federal by-election and the Victorian poll after the SA election. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Politics
Zac de Silva

Sobering lesson for Liberals from One Nation surge

One Nation's new-found popularity has left Liberal rivals scrambling, although one senior figure doesn't expect the resurgence to last.

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Donald Trump is considering ‘winding down’ military action against Iran.
US Politics
Staff Writers

‘Winding down’: Trump signals Iran war may scale back

Donald Trump has signalled the US may reduce military action against Iran as strikes hit Natanz and fears grow over oil supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel was unable to intercept missiles that hit near its nuclear research site.
Middle East
Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and Jill Lawless

Missile strikes target Israel's nuclear research centre

The Middle East war has spun into a dangerous new direction with Iranian missiles hitting near Israel's main nuclear research site.

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Bowen confirms fuel shipment disruptions to Australia.
Politics
Caitlyn Rintoul

Middle East war halts fuel shipments bound for Australia

Global tensions are impacting fuel deliveries to Australia, with Chris Bowen confirming shipments have been delayed amid the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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Australia has joined a joint-statement by US allies pledging readiness to ‘contribute to appropriate efforts’ in the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics
Nathan Schmidt

Australia joins UK, Japan pledging ‘appropriate efforts’ in Strait of Hormuz

Australia has joined international allies in committing to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, which has been virtually shut by the Iran conflict.

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One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson with supporters at the One Nation South Australian election night event at the Kent Town Hotel, SA.
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Politics
Madeline Cove

‘Land mines’: Hanson's warning after SA One Nation surge

Pauline Hanson has declared One Nation’s South Australian election surge ‘just the start’, pointing to expanding support beyond the major parties.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has led Labor to a thumping victory at the ballot box.
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Politics
Madeline Cove

Labor wins SA election, Malinauskas secures second term

Labor has retained power in South Australia, with voters backing Peter Malinauskas for a second term following a campaign focused on economic pressures and public services.

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Australian presence revealed in Iran submarine strike.
Politics
Andrew Greene

Unanswered questions on ADF’s role in Iran submarine strike

ANDREW GREENE: Questions remain unanswered over the role of Australian Navy personnel aboard a US submarine involved in a strike on an Iranian warship.

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One Nation faces complaints over pre-filled how-to-vote cards as polling delays reported.
Politics
Madeline Cove

Election integrity questioned as One Nation faces claims

Allegations of rule breaches and technical issues at polling booths have raised questions over the conduct of South Australia’s election.

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Nationals leader Matt Canavan says he’s a bundle of energy because he loves Australia.
Politics
Tom Wark

Canavan wants to restore this key part of life for Aussies

Powered by energy drinks and dreams of cult hero love children, Nationals leader Matt Canavan is doing regional politics on steroids.

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Mr Trump’s war of choice is more unpopular with American voters than any recent conflict, and the odds of a thumping for Republicans at the midterms in November just grew shorter.
US Politics
The Economist

Oil shock exposes political risks of Trump’s Iran strategy

Republicans should not panic, insists the White House. ‘NO PANICANS!’, it tweeted on March 14th.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas can expect to increase Labor's stronghold. (Brett Hartwig/AAP PHOTOS)
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South Australia
Abe Maddison

Counting under way with Labor in box seat at state poll

Counting is under way after polls closed in South Australia where Labor is expected to cement its stronghold in the state.

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US President Donald Trump says he was "surprised" Australia didn't help in the military effort against Iran.
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Politics
David Johns and Caitlyn Rintoul

Trump ‘surprised’ Australia snubbed US military request

US President Donald Trump has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the Albanese Government, saying he was ‘surprised’ Australia said no to joining American military efforts against Iran.

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Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East
Middle East
David Johns

Trump says US ‘very close’ to ending war with Iran

Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East, saying his country’s objectives against Iran were ’very close’ to being met.

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