Iran’s aspiration to conduct a surprise drone strike on the United States has been revealed, with the FBI urgently warning local law enforcement over the threat.
Max Corstorphan
The International Energy Agency will release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves as the Iran-Israel conflict threatens global supply routes.
Staff Writers
LIVE UPDATES: Two oil tankers have been struck in an ‘unidentified attack’ off Iraq, as the IEA approved the world’s largest release of fuel stocks to combat prices and availability.
Iran has attacked merchant ships in the Gulf and launched strikes across the Middle East, signalling it can still retaliate despite intense US-Israeli bombardment.
When it comes to the war in Iran, there are, broadly speaking, four possible scenarios.
Bret Stephens
Travellers should expect cut-price offers on Middle East-based airlines as soon as the Iran war is over, says an aviation industry expert. It comes as a major airline axes flights to and from the region.
Cheyanne Enciso
Tensions between Iran and Australia have erupted into a diplomatic row after several members of Iran’s women’s national football team remained in Australia seeking asylum.
Maddie Cove
A massive international airline, with code-share services from Australia to Europe, has pulled flights to and from the Middle East, with a concerning domino effect now expected.
Richard Marles says the United States is among several countries that have requested Australian support as tensions rise in the Middle East.
Caitlyn Rintoul
LATIKA M BOURKE: Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese’s early support for Donald Trump’s war with Iran was a calculated political move.
Latika M Bourke
RECAP: A falling drone has hit Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, as the death toll from Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continues to rise.
Katherine Kraayvanger, Ava Martin and Max Corstorphan
A tense moment unfolded at the airport as two members of Iran’s women’s football team refused to board a plane.
Madeline Cove
A member of Iran’s women’s football team appeared to be pulled on to a bus by a teammate after five players were granted humanitarian visas by the Federal Government.
Caleb Runciman
Australia was among the first countries to express support for the war against Iran, but now that it’s been asked to help Gulf nations defend themselves, it’s finding the cupboard is looking bare.
Andrew Greene
Bare-headed and tired-eyed the Iranian players looked relieved after a high-stakes escape from their team minders.
Katina Curtis
Five members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after raising fears about their safety if they returned home.
US President Donald Trump has given a major update on Operation Epic Fury, revealing new details about nuclear attack threats and his goal in Iran, something he says is near.
The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister have urged Australians in the Middle East to leave immediately as the conflict with Iran threatens to escalate.
Katina Curtis and Caitlyn Rintoul
Australia has deployed an advanced E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft and air-to-air missiles to the Gulf as Iran’s retaliatory attacks intensify, with Anthony Albanese insisting the move is purely defensive.
Caitlyn Rintoul and Katina Curtis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed an advances defence aircraft is being sent to the Gulf as Iran’s attacks destabilise the Middle East. This is what it will do.
The US President phoned Anthony Albanese overnight, urging Australia to grant asylum to Iran’s women’s soccer team — before praising the Prime Minister for stepping in.
Latika M Bourke and Caleb Runciman
Iranians in Australia are urging western nations not to turn their backs on guaranteeing freedom for their relatives living under a brutal regime.
Tess Ikonomou
NATO member Turkey says a ballistic missile launched from Iran was neutralised by the military alliance's defence systems while entering Turkish airspace.
RECAP: Two members of the Iranian female soccer team have decided to stay behind in Australia while the rest of the squad jetted off back to Iran.
Fraser Williams, Max Corstorphan and Maddie Cove
