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Australia's Iranian community has called for an end to corruption and oppression in their homeland.

‘People are frightened’: Fear grows under new Iranian leader

Iranians in Australia are urging western nations not to turn their backs on guaranteeing freedom for their relatives living under a brutal regime.

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US air forces are stationed at the Incirlik base in Turkey, which is a member of NATO.

Iran missile scare: NATO shoots it down over Turkey

NATO member Turkey says a ballistic missile launched from Iran was neutralised by the military alliance's defence systems while entering Turkish airspace.

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The famous quote from a Bush official about how ‘when we act, we create our own reality’ directly anticipated the Trump-era belief that ‘you can just do things.’

How Trump’s war on Iran mirrors Bush’s war on Iraq

The famous quote from a Bush official about how ‘when we act, we create our own reality’ directly anticipated the Trump-era belief that ‘you can just do things.’

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This year, AI questions have taken a new form.

The AI laden future we feared is already upon us

New technologies make new political forms possible — for good and for ill.

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Lionesses pose for a team photo during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Australia answers Iranian team’s ‘SOS’ and offer asylum

At least five of the women from the Iranian national soccer team are being protected by Australian government officials, according to the Iranian-Australian community. 

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Lionesses pose for a team photo during the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Islamic Republic of Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.

‘Incredibly concerning’: Union speaks out on Iranian team

The footballers’ union holds grave concerns for the Iranian women’s soccer team as speculation swirls about whether and how they might return home after their elimination from the Women’s Asian Cup.

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Penny Wong

Senior ADF source confirms Australian Army preparing for war

A confidential source has told The Nightly that the Army has begun preparing for deployment, despite Foreign Minister Penny Wong ruling out combat operations.

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An Air Force E-7A Wedgetail performs a handling display at Nobby's Beach during the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023. AC Campbell Latch

The Aussie warfare that could be deployed to Iran conflict

A world-leading Australian surveillance plane could soon be deployed to the Middle East.

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Middle Eastern airways are slowly resuming flights as gulf airspaces reopen since the war in Iran broke out. 

Iran war: Middle Eastern airways slowly resume flights

Middle Eastern airways are slowly resuming flights as gulf airspaces reopen since the war in Iran broke out, including on Australian routes.

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Keir Starmer has taken over from Anthony Albanese as AUKUS’s weakest link.

Why Keir Starmer’s cowardice puts AUKUS at risk

Keir Starmer has taken over from Anthony Albanese as AUKUS’s weakest link.

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The NRMA urged people to stop panic buying fuel.

NAB forecasting 5% inflation as drivers panic buy petrol

National Australia Bank is now forecasting inflation reaching levels last seen three years ago as a result of skyrocketing petrol prices, that is leading to panic buying.

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Kharg Island is home to a terminal that handles 90 per cent of Iran’s oil exports.

The tiny island that could be key to winning Iran war

AARON PATRICK: Experts are urging President Donald Trump to capture the island in order to cripple the outcast nation.

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Former Australian ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the conflict escalates.

Former ambassador says US ‘boots on the ground’ within days

A former Australian ambassador to the United States says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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A man throws a hand-made explosive at supporters of US President Trump during a rally to stop public Muslim prayer, in New York City on Saturday.

Bomb thrown during protest clash outside New York mayor home

WATCH THE VIDEO: Two men who had been watching Islamic State group propaganda have been arrested after the explosive device was thrown at a right wing group.

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