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Donald Trump has hinted at a major back flip with Iran as tensions soar and attacks rain down.
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Middle East
Max Corstorphan

‘Stupid’: Trump’s shock Iran ceasefire deal backflip

US President Donald Trump has shocked with fresh comments about abandoning a peace deal with Iran, as war between the two nations intensifies.

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US forces have hit multiple targets inside Iran as Donald Trump escalates pressure on Tehran.
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Madeline Cove

‘Playing us for suckers’: Trump unleashes fresh Iran strikes

Strait of Hormuz shut: Iran threatens passing ships

Strait of Hormuz shut: Iran threatens passing ships

Iran airspace clears amid fresh US attacks

Hegseth lifts lid on ‘secret mission’ in Hormuz

Wong’s grim warning as Iran conflict threatens peace

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The Foreign Minister has issued a defiant warning to Iran, declaring Australia is determined to “stand up”.
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Madeline Cove

Wong vows Australia will ‘stand up’ to Iran threat

Australia has joined more than 20 nations condemning Iran, with Penny Wong vowing to ‘stand up’ to the regime’s interference.

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US President Donald Trump says Iran’s government has already agreed to not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Middle East
Staff Writers

Trump’s stern warning for Iran after his shocking confession

US President Donald Trump says Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal as a nuclear watchdog urged it to declare its uranium and allow in inspectors.

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Several countries have deplored alleged links between Iranian security services and criminal groups.
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Staff Writers

‘Deplorable’: Australia’s harsh warning against ‘lethal plotting’ in Iran

Iranian authorities have been accused of being behind ‘lethal plotting’ around the world, 22 countries say in a joint statement.

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US has completed its strikes in response to Iran’s downing of Army Apache chopper.
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The New York Times

US ramps up strikes on Iran after army chopper downed

The exchange of fire between the US and Tehran presented a new test for the increasingly tenuous ceasefire in the volatile region.

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A fuel excise cut aimed at easing the pressure of the oil crisis is due to expire on June 30.
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Tess Ikonomou

Aussies brace for petrol bill shock as tax cut ends

Australia is unlikely to extend the temporary halving of the fuel excise, as conflict in the Middle East breaks out ending the fragile ceasefire.

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Iran has launched attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on the Middle Eastern nation after the downing of an American military helicopter.
Middle East
Katherine Kraayvanger, Troy de Ruyter and Max Corstorphan

Iran will ‘pay the price’ after US strikes: Trump

That’s all for today

Trump: Iran will ‘pay the price’ after negotiation delay

Iran and US need to move beyond “war or peace”: Iranian President

One casualty, two missing in tanker fire off Oman

Iran stalls peace talks after swathe of US attacks

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Donald Trump vows to strike back after Iran helicopter attack.
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US Politics
Madeline Cove

Trump vows revenge after Iran downs US helicopter

Donald Trump has vowed the US will respond after claiming Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

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FILE: A US Apache helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East
Max Corstorphan

US military helicopter goes down in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has shared an update after a US military helicopter went down in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The temporary resumption of hostilities highlighted Donald Trump’s twin failures in controlling his Israeli ally and cajoling Iran to accept a lasting truce.  
Middle East
The Economist

Recalcitrant Israel leaves Donald Trump with dilemma

The temporary resumption of hostilities highlighted Donald Trump’s twin failures in controlling his Israeli ally and cajoling Iran to accept a lasting truce.  

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is ‘absolutey’ the best person to run Victoria as One Nation’s support soars in the state.
Middle East
Kimberley Braddish and Max Corstorphan

Albanese backs Allan amid dire polls for the Vic Premier

That’s a wrap

Angus on the edge of his seat, warms to One Nation deal

‘Indistinguishable’: Albanese slams Coalition-One Nation ties

Albanese backs Allan amid dire polls for the Victorian Premier

Apple boss briefs Albanese on new child safety measures

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The security threat bringing Australia and Germany together.
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Madeline Cove

Wong deepens Germany ties as global tensions rise

Australia and Germany are deepening defence and security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran, Ukraine and instability in the Indo-Pacific.

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Donald Trump scrambles to save fragile ceasefire.
Middle East
Staff Writers

‘Stop shooting’: Trump’s demand as Iran and Israel back down

US President Donald Trump warned that ‘ignorance or stupidity’ could derail peace efforts as Iran and Israel agreed to halt fresh attacks.

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A poll in late May found that roughly 60 percent of Israelis say Israel should intensify its fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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World
The Washington Post

Why war-weary Israelis want to keep fighting in Lebanon

When asked about the IDF’s occupation in Lebanon, a former Israeli general was blunt: “Is it going to last 10 years or more? I don’t know.”

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