Middle East

The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel attacked Iran. ? (EPA PHOTO)

US strikes on Iran could amount to war crimes: experts

More than 100 international law experts say the conduct of ⁠US forces raises serious concerns about ​violations of international human rights law.

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Macron hits back at Trump as UK, Australia and allies hold talks.

‘Not a show’: French PM fires back after Trump swipe

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

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Forty countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict.

UK and allies scramble to reopen Strait of Hormuz route

The UK and key allies are scrambling to restore vital oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s blockade sent shockwaves through global energy markets.

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Trump’s war strategy appears to come straight from his playbook.

Trump may have changed his mind — here’s why that’s not good

Using one specific technique, and a prolonged deadline for a lethal end goal, Donald Trump has managed to create a new issue for Australia.

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President Trump provided an update on the US mission against Iran.

Five biggest takeaways from Trump’s address to the nation

Donald Trump made some wild threats and big claims during his White House address to the nation. Here’s what you need to know.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has renewed his de-escalation call.

PM renews de-escalation call after Trump’s swipe at allies

The Prime Minister has cautiously backed Donald Trump’s declaration that the war in the Middle East is ‘nearing completion’ and repeated his own calls for a de-escalation of the conflict with Iran. 

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Kharg Island is an export terminal for 90 per cent of Iran’s oil.

THE ECONOMIST: How would American ground forces take Kharg?

Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan both considered invading it. Saddam Hussein bombed it. In 1988 Donald Trump said that were he president, he would ‘do a number’ on the island. 

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The Government has warned Australia could face shortages of gas over winter as the Resources Minister says she’s considered using the gas trigger to keep gas on home soil. 

Australia eyes emergency powers as winter energy crisis loom

The Government has warned Australia could face shortages of gas over winter as the Resources Minister says she’s considering using the gas trigger to keep gas on home soil.

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US President Donald Trump is preparing for a historic address to the nation.

What we know about Trump’s imminent address to the nation

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a rare address to the nation within hours, sharing an important update on war in the Middle East. This is what we know.

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Iran says there are only two choices: war of peace.

Two choices: Iran and US outcome to ‘shape generations’

As tensions between the US and Iran continue to worsen, a promise has emerged from the Middle East, claiming two choices will shape the world’s future.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has overcome many aggressors throughout its history.

‘Crossroads’: Iranian President targets US with letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a direct message to Americans as tensions over the US-Iran war intensify.

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Australia joins allies scrambling to secure vital Strait of Hormuz oil route.

Australia joins UK push to secure Strait of Hormuz route

Penny Wong will join international talks on protecting the critical global oil route amid mounting Middle East tensions.

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Donald Trump has sent thousands of troops to the Middle East.

The perils of a ground war in Iran

Donald Trump is deploying troops. Is he repeating the mistake of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan?

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