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Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran exchanged strikes in a major threat to their interim peace deal.

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

Peace prospects remain uncertain as Iran denies Donald Trump's claims it's agreed to nuclear inspections "to infinity" as well as the fate of its frozen assets.

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Iran sanctions waived, Trump will 'do what I have to'

Iran sanctions waived, Trump will 'do what I have to'

While JD Vance is touting progress in negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump has declared he "will do ‌what I have to do" if Iran doesn't stick to the agreement.

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.

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'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

The US will hit Iran “very hard tonight”, Donald Trump says, threatening to take "total control" of Iran’s oil industry after days of tit-for-tat strikes.

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.

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Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up

Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.

Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt

The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.

Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.

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Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

As President Donald Trump claims talks to extend the US-Iran ceasefire continue, Tehran says it's taking a "stern" approach to hammering out a deal.

Antarctic icebreaker refuelling solution no closer

For years, the nation's icebreaker has been forced to travel hundreds of extra kilometres to refuel because safety issues prevent it from going under a bridge.

Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Israel is deporting hundreds of activists who attempted to breach a naval blockade of Gaza, including those jeered on video by the Israeli police minister.

Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track

Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks.

Legal storm brewing over Chinese port ownership dispute

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is disappointed a Chinese company is taking an Australian port ownership dispute to court.

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks

President Donald Trump claims he came within an hour of restarting the US war with Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a wider war if it's attacked again.

Superyacht operator's son guilty of cocaine smuggling

The son of a superyacht tour operator is behind bars after a jury found he aided with a plot to retrieve cocaine from a cargo ship's hull that turned fatal.

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