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Donald Trump cancels strikes as Iran deal takes shape.
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Madeline Cove

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Donald Trump calls off Iran strikes as peace deal edges closer.
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Madeline Cove

Last-minute Trump U-turn as Iran deal takes shape

Plans for fresh US strikes on Iran have been shelved after Donald Trump claimed a peace agreement had been approved by senior Iranian leaders.

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Iran claims that US strikes have taken out vital water facilities.
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The New York Times

Evidence of US strikes on Iranian water facility mounts

While it’s unknown if US forces deliberately targeted a drinking water facility, doing so could constitute a war crime.

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An Israeli strike hit a car in the centre of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on June 10, state media reported.
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The Washington Post

Ceasefire on brink of collapse as US, Iran step up strikes

United Nations Secretary General says the ceasefire is ‘more like a lesser fire’ as the US and Iran continue to exchange strikes.

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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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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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Showdown over Hormuz as claims collide.
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Katherine Kraayvanger and Madeline Cove

Hormuz closed as Trump vows to ‘bomb the s**t’ out of Iran

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24 drones shot down over Kuwait

US says third Indian-crewed tanker hit was delivering oil from Iran: CENTCOM

Another tanker with Indian crew hit by US airstrikes off Oman

India demands US bombing to stop after three seafarers killed on oil tanker

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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.
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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.
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Katherine Kraayvanger, Troy de Ruyter and Max Corstorphan

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

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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.
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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.  
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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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