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Louise Starkey, who has lived in the United Arab Emirates for two years, posted a video of the missiles saying she was understandably “so scared” by the conflict reaching the Middle Eastern nation.

‘Out of touch’: Influencers slammed as missiles hit Dubai

An Australian influencer living in Dubai has been labelled ‘entitled' for a comment she made while filming herself watching Iranian missiles over the city’s skyscrapers.

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British forces are responding to a suspected drone strike on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus.

British forces respond to strike on Royal Air Force base

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British forces are responding to a suspected drone strike on an RAF base.

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Verified video posted by the Israeli air force showing what it claims is a strike against the headquarters of the Iranian armed forces. Along with the video, the air force posted a caption: “The destruction of the Iranian terrorist regime’s headquarters in the heart of Tehran.” Unknown

Morning raid on Khamenei compound months in planning

The CIA had been tracking Khamenei for months, gaining more confidence about his locations and his patterns.

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Ndiaga Diagne shot two people dead before being killed.

Two killed in US bar shooting likely linked to Iran: FBI

The man circled the popular night‑spot area before getting out of his car with a rifle and opening fire in what is being investigated as an act of terrorism.

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Australia has ruled out participating in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East

Australia rules out role in strikes as UK opens bases to US

Australia has ruled out participating in the unfolding conflict in the Middle East as key ally the UK offers up bases for the United States and Israel to continue their joint air attack on Iran. 

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‘Even if you are not travelling in or through the Middle East, your plans may still be affected’.

Warning for Australians travelling overseas amid conflict

‘Even if you are not travelling in or through the Middle East, your plans may still be affected,’ the Australian Government has warned those travelling anywhere overseas, including Europe.

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Barnaby Joyce and Tanya Plibersek erupt in heated clash over fuel security amid Middle East crisis

‘Childish’ and ‘ridiculous’: Sunrise clash erupts over fuel security

Barnaby Joyce appeared visibly frustrated, at one point screaming into his hands as the pair spoke over each other. 

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A man holds a portrait of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people mourn his death at a rally in Tehran.

Iran after Khamenei: What’s next for the country?

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sets in motion a formal succession process that will have significant implications for the nation. 

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The Fairmont Hotel in Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab Hotel have both been damaged in bombing raids.

Why Dubai is caught in US, Iran crossfire

Two of Dubai’s most famous hotels have been bombed and one the world’s biggest travel hubs remains under siege as Iran attacks neighbouring nations that play host to US and Israeli military targets. 

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Smoke rises after coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as joint military operations hit targets in the capital. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times)

How the assault on Iran unfolded

After learning painful lessons from June’s 12-day war, Iran made an even deadlier mistake on the weekend — gathering its top brass in plain sight as Israeli and US forces launched a precision assault.

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The strikes on Iran are a ‘significant setback’ for Xi and Putin.

How Iran attack has made China and Russia weaker

Donald Trump’s former national security adviser says China and Russia may be in a weaker position to cause trouble as a result of the US strikes on Iran. 

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Keir Starmer reiterated that Britain was not involved in the joint US-Israel air strikes ?on Iran.

Starmer backs US defensive strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has accepted a US request to use British bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites.

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The unfolding violence between Iran and Israel has already caused a spike in global oil prices.

Oil price tipped to climb as traders react to Middle East

Worries that a rising oil price will push global inflation higher are in focus, ahead of what’s expected to be a volatile day on the S&P/ASX 200.

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The US denies claims that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was hit with ballistic missiles.

First US troops killed in Middle East conflict

Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded as the US military conduct strikes on Iran.

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