Middle East

From the moment the US and Israel ignited their war against Iran, Tehran has maintained a consistent set of demands, built around a permanent peace, economic relief and the right to pursue nuclear enrichment.

A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan to join Iranian government ministers and officials for peace talks.

Now that the United States and Iran have put the war on pause, the voyage through the Strait of Hormuz may be less dangerous. But it is no less challenging politically or diplomatically.

An ASX-listed gas producer said its free cashflow has doubled as European gas prices soar, but the shares have barely moved.

Donald Trump has given US Vice President JD Vance the mission of negotiating with Iran to resolve the conflict that's blocked a vital shipping route.

Opening the Strait of Hormuz will not stop the economic fallout but there is a silver lining to the turmoil.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given an instruction to ‌begin peace talks with Lebanon including on the ‌topic of disarming Hezbollah.

As uncertainty lingers despite a US ceasefire deal with Iran, the prime minister will push Singapore to prioritise Australia if global fuel supplies tighten.

Inside the White House scramble for a ceasefire deal with Iran during 36 hours of chaos.

A tentative ceasefire may be in place between the United States and Iran but residual risks and ruined infrastructure will keep energy prices high.

Both sides may have enough incentives to prevent the ceasefire collapsing. Iran’s military and political leadership has been devastated while Donald Trump is under heavy pressure from a sceptical public.

We have a two-week ceasefire, and a 10-point framework that the US and Iran say is workable to prevent further conflict, but some say the Strait of Hormuz is closed again already. Here’s what we know.

The United States and Iran may have hit pause but the war has left the Gulf states exposed and searching for reliable allies.

Lebanon must be included in the Iran war ceasefire as Israel's latest deadly attacks are "deeply concerning", Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.