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Australia caught in MAGA backlash as Trump pressures allies over Iran war.

Australia dragged into MAGA frenzy as tensions escalate

LATIKA M BOURKE: Australia and key allies are increasingly caught in a MAGA backlash over the Iran war, as Donald Trump’s rhetoric puts pressure on long-standing alliances.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference at the White House.

Trump slams Australia over lack of support on Iran

US President Donald ‌Trump has held an explosive news conference and complained about the lack of support from Australia and other Pacific allies in the Iran war.

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President Donald Trump pretends to aim a sniper gun while speaking with reporters.

‘Obliterate tomorrow’: Trump threat after Iran deal rejected

Donald Trump says Iran’s latest peace proposal is a significant step but warns it falls short of US demands as tensions rise ahead of a Strait of Hormuz deadline.

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President Donald Trump's motorcade.

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The United States and Iran are in discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire, according to reports, as efforts ramp up to de-escalate tensions and work towards a longer-term resolution.

US, Iran reportedly discuss 45-day ceasefire

The United States and Iran are in discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire, according to reports, as efforts ramp up to de-escalate tensions and work towards a longer-term resolution.

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The CIA spread rumours inside Iran that it had already located the airman. (AP PHOTO)

Inside the daring US mission to rescue pilots in Iran

The United States has pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran.

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FILE: A building damaged by US-Israeli airstrikes at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Trump’s plan for Iran's destruction on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump has threatened to rain ‘hell’ on Tehran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil flows vital to the world economy.

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Ukraine fears losing US support as Iran war deepens.

Iran war may push Ukraine down US priority list: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

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The second US service member who was struck down in Iran has been rescued, Donald Trump says.

‘WE GOT HIM’: Trump lauds rescue of second missing airman

US President Donald Trump says the rescue marks the first time in ‘military memory’ that two US pilots have been rescued separately in enemy territory.

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Donald Trump is setting Iran on the path to North Korea-ification.

Trump may be turning Iran into another North Korea

The fear that should be at the forefront of our minds is that the US has put Iran on a path to become another North Korea.

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‘All hell will rain down’: Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran

US President Donald Trump has told Iran it only has 48 hours to come to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ‘before all Hell will rain down on them’.

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President Donald Trump.

Trump contemplates more changes as he faces political clock

After firing Attorney General Pam Bondi this week, the US President’s period of stability is coming to a close.

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The latest shoot-down incidents show the risks still faced by US and Israeli aircraft over Iran.

Iran shoots down two US warplanes, crew member still missing

The search-and-rescue effort for the missing F-15 crew member marked the most perilous moment yet for US troops in the war.

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