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Crowds holding Iranian flags gather in the Revolution Square in the capital Tehran to protest the US attacks on three nuclear facilities in Iran/.

PM backs Trump’s Iran hit but doubles down on de-escalation

Mr Albanese refused to say whether Australia had received advance notice like the United Kingdom had, saying Australia was ‘not a central player in this conflict’.

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The Treasurer faces growing calls to stop ADNOC’s bid for Santos.

Jim Chalmers urged to block $30B Santos takeover

CAMERON MILNER: As ADNOC pushes to buy Santos, critics say the deal puts Australian jobs, emissions targets, and gas supply independence at risk.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime has already signalled that it plans to shut the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key shipping lanes for oil.

Why oil remains Iran’s pathway to retribution

The price of crude has already spiked following Iran’s moves to shut down one of the world’s key shipping lanes. Here are the other ways it is likely to target oil in retaliation against the US.

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Marco Rubio has called in China to speak to Iran about their threat to close the Strait of Hormuz.

US want China to pressure Iran on Hormuz closure

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important trade routes for crude oil in the world. 

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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance watch the strikes from the White House situation room.

‘Peace or tragedy’: Trump’s chilling warning on Iran

Donald Trump’s announcement that the US attacked Iranian nuclear sites has pushed America into the Middle East war, and he has issued a chilling warning if Israel’s long-term enemy doesn’t back down.

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The White House has released images of US President Donald Trump and his advisors from inside the Situation Room.

Inside the Situation Room as US dropped bombs on Iran

The White House has released images of US President Donald Trump and his advisers from inside the Situation Room as they watched the bombing raids on Iran roll out.

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Deputy PM Richard Marles says the Government is ‘deeply concerned’ about Australians caught up in the conflict.

Government accused of ambiguity after US hits on Iran

Anthony Albanese has come under criticism for remaining silent after key ally United States launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with no senior Labor figures responding publicly.

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President Donald Trump has announced the US has bombed Iran.

Trump announces US has bombed Iran nuclear sites

‘Great American Warriors’: President Donald Trump has confirmed to the world that the US have dropped bombs on Iranian nuclear sites.

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Russia is striking residential buildings as its slow advance through the Donetsk region grinds on.

Russia captures village as two confirmed dead in Ukraine

Russia's military says its forces have captured another Ukrainian village as its slow, deadly advance through the Donetsk region continues.

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President Donald Trump has sent B-2 bombers to Guam.

Iran strikes edge closer as Trump mobilises B-2 bombers

US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered the deployment of B-2 bombers to their air force base in Guam in a sign that they are preparing to launch strikes against Iran.

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Analysts say the satellite image shows damage to the Fordo underground nuclear site, in Iran. (AP PHOTO)

Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes

Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.

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HAIFA, ISRAEL - JUNE 20: Emergency and rescue unit soldiers work at the site of a reported Iranian missile strike on June 20, 2025 in Haifa, Israel. Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike on Israel starting late on June 13, after a series of Israeli airstrikes earlier in the day targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites, as well as top military officials. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israel vows ‘eliminating nuclear threat’ will continue

Talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran have failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war enters its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.

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The ministers told Iran's top diplomat of their concerns at Iran's expansion of its nuclear program.

No breakthrough in European talks with Iranian diplomat

Talks between Iran's foreign minister and senior European diplomats failed to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, but further discussions may be held.

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Australia is moving military aircraft and personnel into the Middle East to assist with evacuating citizens and foreign nationals.

Australia sends troops to Middle East as Iran risk rises

Australia is moving military aircraft and personnel into the Middle East to assist with evacuating citizens and foreign nationals.

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