Politics

Australia could ‘absolutely’ contribute to a coalition mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, should the Albanese Government decide to do so, the nation’s defence chief has declared.

The former Labor leader’s idea for a government-owned merchant navy may have seemed a bit batty in 2019, but it is finding an appreciative audience in 2026.

A tentative ceasefire may be in place between the United States and Iran but residual risks and ruined infrastructure will keep energy prices high.

Both sides may have enough incentives to prevent the ceasefire collapsing. Iran’s military and political leadership has been devastated while Donald Trump is under heavy pressure from a sceptical public.

Anthony Albanese has boasted his strong relationship with Singapore will help Australia secure much-needed supplies of fuel beyond May.

We have a two-week ceasefire, and a 10-point framework that the US and Iran say is workable to prevent further conflict, but some say the Strait of Hormuz is closed again already. Here’s what we know.

US President Donald Trump has continued a tirade of intense social media posts, now, turning his attention back to Greenland.

The United States and Iran may have hit pause but the war has left the Gulf states exposed and searching for reliable allies.

Donald Trump was ‘perfectly justified’ to request help from allies, says the former UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon, criticising the ‘sluggish’ response.

Lebanon must be included in the Iran war ceasefire as Israel's latest deadly attacks are "deeply concerning", Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

The US Department of Justice has indicated ex-attorney general Pam Bondi will not appear before a committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files now she has been moved on.

With his sycophantic inner circle providing little resistance and an inability to absorb the warnings from the few voices of reason, Trump pulled the trigger to attack Iran.

Australians are being warned not to expect an immediate drop in fuel prices, even though the US and Iran appear to have reached a ceasefire.

Shipping firms remain on edge as Iran warns vessels could be targeted despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire agreement.