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The Trump administration and Israel were contemplating a longer war in the Middle East, as Iran continued to lash out in all directions on Tuesday.

Iran broadened its retaliatory attacks on American targets in the Gulf region Monday and early Tuesday, as Trump and other top officials signalled that strikes could intensify and continue for weeks or more.

After three days of bombardment, the assault in Tehran seems to be only intensifying.

The Nightly understands military personnel have been placed on alert for potential government repatriation efforts from the Middle East, despite Penny Wong requesting Australians get commercial flights.

Australians stranded in Dubai have been warned they could face a hefty $77,000 penalty for doing one act amid the Middle East conflict.

A Perth expat living in Dubai has been caught in the crossfire of the Middle East war, describing the ‘hectic’ scenes to 92.9 Triple M as missiles shot down above his head. 

An Australian mother who moved to Dubai has been left stranded and terrified as war erupts across the Middle East.

Wars in the Middle East have frequently drawn in many countries. But no war in the region has ever involved bombs and missiles flying as far and wide as they have since Saturday.

Benjamin Netanyahu says the war with Iran won't be endless like previous wars ‌in the region but warns it could take ‘some time’.

The former prince has been stripped of many privileges since his recent arrest and now his home has been overwhelmed by a putrid stench. 

The US military is bolstering its forces in the Middle East, sending more troops and fighter jets to the region as America’s war in Iran expands.

As US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran trigger retaliation across the region, oil markets, military bases and civilian sites are being pulled into a widening Middle East conflict.

The White House has been forced to explain after US President Donald Trump was spotted with a large area of inflamed red skin while providing updates on the war with Iran. 

 Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that an airfield used by Australian troops in the Middle East was hit by drone attacks over the weekend.

Bill Clinton has testified under oath that Donald Trump told him he'd "had some great times" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before a falling out.