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Former Australian ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the conflict escalates.

Former ambassador says US ‘boots on the ground’ within days

A former Australian ambassador to the United States says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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Overnight strikes by the US and Israel hit five oil sites around Tehran, according to an Iranian official.

Fiery hell unleashed as Tehran streets burn

WATCH: The citizens of Iran’s capital are choking on a toxic smoke cloud and pleading for help as rivers of burning oil set the city alight.

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A man throws a hand-made explosive at supporters of US President Trump during a rally to stop public Muslim prayer, in New York City on Saturday.

Bomb thrown during protest clash outside New York mayor home

WATCH THE VIDEO: Two men who had been watching Islamic State group propaganda have been arrested after the explosive device was thrown at a right wing group.

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Andrew touching a woman’s stomach as part of  Epstein files photos release.

Woman says Epstein attacked her after giving Andrew a massage

A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.

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Meghan Markle has shared a new photo of her daughter, Princess Lilibet, giving a glimpse of the four-year-old in a touching family moment.

‘She will one day be’: Meghan shares rare photo of Lilibet

Meghan Markle has shared a new photo of her daughter, Princess Lilibet, giving a glimpse of the four-year-old in a touching family moment.

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Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the Iranian regime was bad for global security.

US and Israel right to attack Iran but end goal questioned

After years of supporting Russia, the Iranian regime has to change, says Estonian Foreign Minister on the eve of diplomatic visit to Australia.

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Smoke billows after airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on Friday evening, March 6, 2026.

What a second week of war will bring

The conflict is turning into a test of will between Iran and its adversaries.

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the new supreme leader of Iran.

Iran’s new supreme leader: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran’s new Supreme Leader after the death of his father, but little is known about the powerful cleric. Here’s what we know.

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Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continues.

Former prince Andrew’s daughter resigns amid Epstein drama

Princess Eugenie has stepped down from her role as the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continues.

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The Government is pulling Australians out of the Middle East as ‘do not travel’ warnings are placed on almost all countries in the region.

‘Do not travel’: Major update for Aussies

As the war in the Middle East continues to worsen, Australians have been warned not to travel in a string of major updates from the government. Here’s what you need to know.

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Fears grow for Iran's women's football team as they face returning home.

‘Impossible situation’: Iran women’s team desperate SOS plea

WATCH: Dramatic scenes have unfolded on the Gold Coast as protesters surrounded a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team after their Asian Cup exit.

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The Strait of Hormuz carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.

Iraq oil production collapses as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Iraq has dramatically cut its oil output due to the Middle East conflict as the country is unable to export oil via the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel says Iran top commanders are being targeted as it rains missiles down on Beirut, killing 400. (AP PHOTO)

Israeli drone strike rocks Beirut, targeting Iranian forces

Israel says it is targeting Iran's top commanders as it rains missiles down on Beirut, killing nearly 400.

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