First flight from Dubai in days set to land in Sydney
Published: March 4, 2026 07:40
The first flight from Dubai since the Middle East war began is set to touch down in Sydney.
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Iran chooses killed ayatollah’s son as new supreme leader
Published: March 4, 2026 07:31
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the recently killed ayatollah, is understood by Iranian opposition media to have succeeded his father in the country's leadership plan.
Ayatollah Khamanei's son not 'technically qualified' to be supreme leader
Published: March 4, 2026 06:30
Melbourne academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, says the road to find a replacement for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is more complex than reported.
A seven-page proposal was on the table. Then Trump learnt a tantalising fact
Published: March 4, 2026 05:08
For months before Saturday’s strike on Iran, politicians and analysts argued about the country’s nuclear capability. Trump cut through them.
In 48 hours, Trump sent Iran’s navy to the bottom of the sea
Published: March 4, 2026 04:30
The Islamic Republic’s naval headquarters is in ruins, one of its elite admirals is dead, and its finest warships are ablaze in the Gulf of Oman.
Israel hacked Tehran traffic cameras to spy on Khamenei
Published: March 4, 2026 03:23
Israeli spies spent years watching Iran’s late supreme leader and his entourage on the streets of their own capital city.
No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learnt something from history Trump hasn’t
Published: March 4, 2026 00:50
Publicly rebuked by the president and deeply unpopular at home, Keir Starmer is sticking to his guns over Iran and wants to avoid “the mistakes of Iraq”.
Iran has a plan to see off Trump. It’s not that complicated
Published: March 4, 2026 00:43
The Islamic Republic is aiming to drive up the cost of the war for the US president – American casualties, energy costs, inflation – to persuade him to declare victory and go home.
Republican Thom Tillis lashes Kristi Noem
Published: March 3, 2026 23:01
Republican senator Thom Tillis has lashed Secretary of Homeland Security at a heated hearing.
Trump sprays Starmer, says Iran decimated after strikes
Published: March 3, 2026 22:29
The president denied Israel forced his hand in starting the war, and said new strikes have taken out multiple rounds of potential candidates to replace former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
‘This isn’t Winston Churchill we’re dealing with’: Trump sprays Starmer, says Iran decimated after more strikes
Published: March 3, 2026 20:58
The president denied Israel forced his hand in starting the war, and said new strikes have taken out multiple rounds of potential candidates to replace former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Father who gave teen a rifle for Christmas found guilty of murder after school shooting
Published: March 3, 2026 19:29
Prosecutors said Colin Gray knew his son, Colt, was obsessed with school shooters and had a bedroom shrine to the gunman in the 2018 massacre at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Iran’s regime won’t just fall over. This war is likely to be long and bloody
Published: March 3, 2026 18:10
Khamenei was a polarising political and spiritual leader opposed by many Iranians, yet was also revered by some, who have called for revenge.
US-Iran war live updates: Trump warns of further strikes; worldwide pressures on oil, gas as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz; death toll continues to rise
Published: March 3, 2026 10:56
Hundreds of people have been killed across the Middle East as strikes on Iran continue, Israel launches an offensive in Lebanon, and Iran returns fire across the region. Follow our rolling coverage.
Stranded Australians face travel ‘mayhem’ as Albanese stages crisis talks with UAE
Published: March 3, 2026 10:53
It comes as the Australian Defence Force convened a taskforce to investigate options for a potential evacuation of the 115,000 Australians trapped in the Middle East.
The Iranian leaders who need to come up with a plan to stop Trump
Published: March 3, 2026 08:45
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has created an unprecedented succession crisis, with an interim council looking for the next supreme leader as the US-Israeli assault on the country continues.
Muted reaction to aggression by allies fails the test of our generation
Published: March 3, 2026 08:45
There are many echoes of Australia’s past mistakes in the government’s tacit approval of Donald Trump’s unilateralism.
Iran’s regime is vile, but what Trump and Netanyahu have done is a war crime
Published: March 3, 2026 08:30
The US and Israel have used the same perverse justification for the attack on Iran that Putin used to invade Ukraine.
US warns ‘the big one is coming’ amid conflicting signals over war’s duration
Published: March 3, 2026 08:07
US President Donald Trump declared the war might go “far longer” than his previous estimate of “four to five weeks” and did not rule out sending ground forces into Iran.
Iranian retaliation to have impacts beyond the Middle East
Published: March 3, 2026 07:28
Iran's retaliatory strikes hitting nine countries are set to have impacts that stretch beyond the Middle East.
Trump warns Iran that more strikes to come
Published: March 3, 2026 07:21
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran 'the big one' is still to come, reiterating the war could last four to five weeks.
US urges citizens to leave Middle East immediately
Published: March 3, 2026 07:16
The US is urging its citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen countries in the Middle East.
Videos released of Clinton’s answering questions about Jeffrey Epstein
Published: March 3, 2026 06:03
Videos have today been released of Bill and Hillary's testimonies to US lawmakers, as part of an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Geopolitics bets hit a record as Iran war escalates
Published: March 3, 2026 05:22
The growth comes as critics question the legality and ethics of betting on military conflicts.
Xi’s China will be world-shaping in the coming months and years. Our return to Beijing could not be more timely or urgent
Published: March 3, 2026 04:45
North Asia correspondent Lisa Visentin has landed in Beijing to cover China, resuming our 50-year history of reporting from inside the country.
Iran’s drones gave Russia a deadly boost in Ukraine. Now they are blitzing the Gulf
Published: March 3, 2026 04:30
The distinctive buzz of Iranian-designed drones has become a familiar sound in Ukraine, and the same cheap-but-effective weapons are being wielded with terrifying effect across America’s regional allies.
Bill and Hillary Clinton give closed-door interviews before the House oversight committee
Published: March 3, 2026 04:28
The recordings of the depositions, which spanned hours over two days last week, were released by the committee on Monday.
Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
Published: March 3, 2026 03:59
The former Democratic president said he first remembered meeting Epstein when he flew aboard the financier’s private jet in 2002 for the Clintons’ humanitarian work, and they parted ways the year after.
What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon?
Published: March 3, 2026 02:15
Israel began striking southern Lebanon on Monday in response to rockets being fired into its north. Now it says a Lebanese party chief is an assassination target. Here’s what to know.
Trump’s attacks are not about Iran. He’s after a much bigger fish
Published: March 3, 2026 01:32
Behind the turbulence that characterises US President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran lies a shrewd geopolitical strategy.
Calling allies cowards is not the Trump administration’s most strategic play
Published: March 3, 2026 01:31
Just weeks ago, the president had to apologise for belittling US allies over their war effort in Afghanistan. Now, his war secretary is sticking the boot in anew over Iran.
'I’m done with this': Hillary Clinton storms out of Epstein deposition
Published: March 3, 2026 00:55
Hillary Clinton became furious that a Republican congresswoman had released a photo from her deposition, which is against House rules.
There’s a wild violence to Iran’s retaliation – and it has the firepower to do even worse
Published: March 3, 2026 00:52
The United States and Israel have pounded Iranian targets in a bid to destroy weapons stores and missile launchers. But Iran’s resolve to fight back appears strong.
Australian military personnel "safe" after Dubai air base hit in strike
Published: March 3, 2026 00:46
Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed all Australian personnel at the Al Minhad Air Base in Dubai are "safe" after it was hit by an Iranian strike.
Smoke rises over Tehran after US-Israeli strikes
Published: March 3, 2026 00:08
Strikes across Iran’s capital Tehran on Monday hit several areas of the city.
Melania Trump just did something no first lady has ever done
Published: March 2, 2026 23:42
Trump was the first spouse of a world leader to preside over a UN Security Council meeting, where she discussed children in conflict – just days after the US joined Israel in attacking Iran.
Melania Trump chairs UN meeting on children in conflict
Published: March 2, 2026 23:21
U.S. FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP PRESIDING OVER A UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING AS THE UNITED STATES ASSUMES THE BODY'S PRESIDENCY IN MARCH. Source: Reuters
Trump: Best chance to strike Iran’s ‘sick and sinister regime’
Published: March 2, 2026 23:07
US President Donald Trump has spoken at his first White House appearance since the joint US-Israeli attack began, saying the military offensive was the last chance to eliminate the threat posed by Iran’s “sick and sinister regime”.
Trump said Obama would start war with Iran
Published: March 2, 2026 23:06
In a 2011 video, Donald Trump predicted Barack Obama would start a war with Iran in order to get re-elected.
How Donald Trump made the decision to go to war
Published: March 2, 2026 22:00
The US president’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of his advisers voiced opposition.
More than 70 missile and drone strikes batter Iraqi city
Published: March 2, 2026 21:07
Iraq's foreign ministry reported that over 70 ballistic drones and missiles have hit Erbil since the beginning of the conflict on Saturday.
Diners in Dubai flee restaurant after cannon mistake
Published: March 2, 2026 21:06
Diners in a Dubai restaurant have fled after hearing an iftar cannon for Ramadan going off, mistaking it for a bomb blast.
Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China
Published: March 2, 2026 19:00
North Asia correspondent Lisa Visentin has landed in Beijing to cover China, resuming the papers' 50-year history of reporting from inside the country.
Back to Beijing: The SMH and The Age resume reporting from China
Published: March 2, 2026 19:00
North Asia correspondent Lisa Visentin has landed in Beijing to cover China, resuming the papers' 50-year history of reporting from inside the country.
‘This is not Iraq’: US vows swift war, slams ‘pearl-clutching’ allies
Published: March 2, 2026 18:58
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said America was not at the start of another protracted conflict in the Middle East as he slammed allies for “hemming and hawing about the use of force”.
Trump’s opening military strike against Iran was ‘exquisite’. Now comes the tricky bit
Published: March 2, 2026 18:00
“I don’t think he has a plan and that’s the problem,” security expert John Bolton says.
US-Iran war live updates: Strikes engulf the Middle East as Hezbollah targets in Beirut attacked; Iran targets British base on Cyprus; Trump says Iranian military should ‘surrender or face certain death’
Published: March 2, 2026 11:29
The US-Israel war on Iran continues, while attacks have also started on the Iran-based Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Hundreds of people have been killed across the region as Iran returns fire. Follow our rolling coverage.
Reports of US fighter planes shot down
Published: March 2, 2026 09:06
Friendly fire has reportedly brought down a number of American F-15 fighter jets in Kuwait.
US forces 'taking bold action to eliminate threats'
Published: March 2, 2026 09:05
US Central Command says American forces "are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime".
Trump’s removal of another Xi friend complicates planned summit
Published: March 2, 2026 08:45
American strikes on Iran come during a delicate period when officials in China and the US are trying to steady relations before Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on March 31.
‘What a joke’: Family of Australian shot dead in Bali told to come back next week
Published: March 2, 2026 08:45
The family of Zivan Radmanovic is furious at travelling all the way to Bali for the court verdicts. Without notice, the judges adjourned.
Beatrice and Eugenie ‘banned from joining royals at Ascot’ amid Andrew scandal
Published: March 2, 2026 08:45
The princesses, the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, are not expected to attend high-profile events with the royal family for the foreseeable future.
Tracking the war: Maps show what US and Israel struck – and where Iran retaliated
Published: March 2, 2026 08:30
A brazen joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran’s leadership has ignited widespread conflict in the Middle East. We’ve mapped the key strike zones.
Kuwait: Video appears to show US fighter jet crash
Published: March 2, 2026 07:40
A US F-15 fighter jet appears to have crashed near an American air base.
What does war with Iran mean for US voters? In November, we’ll know
Published: March 2, 2026 05:23
When US presidents start wars overseas, it doesn’t always win over the voters back home.
New attacks rock Middle East
Published: March 2, 2026 05:23
New attacks have rocked Israel as retribution for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
US service personel killed in Middle East conflict
Published: March 2, 2026 05:23
Three US service personnel have been killed in the conflict sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran.
Iran airstrikes create a world of uncertainty
Published: March 2, 2026 05:03
Few will lament the decapitation of the Iranian leadership, but we are staring into an abyss of horror.
JD Vance’s silence on the Iran strikes is starting to get very loud
Published: March 2, 2026 04:48
For 48 hours, the US vice president has said next to nothing about Operation Epic Fury - a notable absence in an administration where praising the leader’s success is virtually mandatory.
The day started with a cupcake. It ended sheltering with my baby in a basement car park
Published: March 2, 2026 04:45
As for so many families living in the UAE, the weekend’s assault on Iran by the US and Israel brought the reality of Middle East conflict closer to home than ever before.
Trump says 48 Iranian leaders are dead. Those left are scrambling to prevent regime collapse
Published: March 2, 2026 00:49
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran with a power vacuum, exacerbated by the death of so many other leaders.
JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg discusses running for congress
Published: March 2, 2026 00:06
JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for office in New York's 12th congressional district.
Oil prices soar to four-year high as chaos thrusts global markets into deep uncertainty
Published: March 1, 2026 23:54
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes with more missile barrages of its own, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty.
Saudi crown prince secretly lobbied Trump to attack Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 23:29
Mohammed bin Salman argued in favour of strikes during phone calls with the US president, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continued urging the US to act against Iran.
Satellite images show aftermath of strike in southern Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 23:13
Satellite images shows damage from strikes to multiple locations across Konarak, in southern Iran.
Jerusalem hit by Iranian air strikes
Published: March 1, 2026 23:12
Footage shows the aftermath of Iranian air attacks on the city of Jerusalem.
Iranian drone explodes at a US base in Kuwait
Published: March 1, 2026 23:12
The footage, posted to social media and verified by The Washington Post, shows an Iranian drone nose-diving before exploding.
Tanker hit off coast of Oman
Published: March 1, 2026 21:34
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for attacks on multiple oil tankers, including the Skylight off the coast of Oman.
How the CIA pinpointed – and doomed – a gathering of Iranian leaders
Published: March 1, 2026 20:53
Shortly before the US and Israel were poised to launch an attack on Iran, the CIA zeroed in on the location of perhaps the most important target: the country’s supreme leader.
Australian child predator cops 20 years in a Timor-Leste jail
Published: March 1, 2026 18:30
Despite being found guilty of sex crimes in 2024, the man was free in the community until last month, spending time inside a Dili school.
Why Iranians are celebrating being bombed
Published: March 1, 2026 18:00
Iranians are not naive about the geopolitical realities of the region. But they are exhausted, and they are desperate.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 11:28
Israel has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, claiming nearly 50 senior leaders of the regime have been eliminated.
Aussies stranded in Middle East amid conflict
Published: March 1, 2026 11:22
The US and Israeli attack on Iran and the regime’s retaliation has left many Australians stranded across the Middle East.
US-Iran war live updates: Trump warns of further strikes with a ‘force never seen before’ after death of Khamanei; relataliatory strikes hit nations across the Middle East
Published: March 1, 2026 10:40
Tensions in the Middle East have reached fever pitch after a joint US and Israel attack targeted Iran’s senior leadership, with Iran returning fire. Follow along to our live blog for updates.
No one doubted America’s ability to unleash hell. The question is how it handles what comes next
Published: March 1, 2026 08:30
Ayatollah Khamenei was the head of one of the world’s worst regimes, but his assassination does not assure its downfall.
‘Thank you, Trump’: The Iranians who hope war will topple the regime
Published: March 1, 2026 08:30
As missiles rained down on their home country, London’s Iranians gathered and dared to dream of a brighter future.
US releases vision of cruise missile launches on Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 08:10
US Central Command has released vision of its troops firing the first missiles into Iran in the opening salvo of strikes.
Israel and the US attack Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 07:34
Iran's Supreme Leader is dead after an extraordinary attack by Israel and the United States.
Celebrations over leader’s death
Published: March 1, 2026 07:34
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader marks the end of a brutal almost four decade rule, with celebrations on the streets.
Aussies caught up in Middle East conflict
Published: March 1, 2026 07:32
Countries usually considered safe havens are no longer, as the impact of the attack on Iran and the retaliation is felt throughout the Middle East.
Iranian strikes intercepted over Dubai
Published: March 1, 2026 07:06
Iranian strikes were intercepted over Dubai following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Iran's counterstrikes damage airports
Published: March 1, 2026 07:00
Social media videos show smoke filling the interior of Dubai's International Airport as airline staff evacuate the building.
Smoke rises from Crowne Plaza in Bahrain
Published: March 1, 2026 07:00
Smoke has been seen rising from the Crowne Plaza Hotel Complex in Bahrain following Iranian strikes.
Iranians celebrate news of Khamenei's death
Published: March 1, 2026 06:29
Social media footage showed jubilant scenes in some Iranian cities and towns.
State TV presenter cries while announcing the death of Iran's supreme leader
Published: March 1, 2026 05:56
An Iranian state media presenter broke down in tears as he announced the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene.
Within 12 hours of the first strikes, Khamenei was dead. Here’s how the attack on Iran unfolded
Published: March 1, 2026 05:51
Conflict has spread across the Middle East after the first missiles hit Iran on Saturday.
Trump killed Iran’s leader. It’s doubtful he has ideas beyond that
Published: March 1, 2026 05:10
Trump has sent a call to arms for the Iranian people to rise up against an unpopular regime. But that regime has thrived on the idea of resistance against overwhelming odds.
Iranians call for regime change
Published: March 1, 2026 05:04
‘Thank you Trump’: the Iranians who hope war will topple the regime
Ayatollah Khamenei a bitter enemy of the West who ruled Iran with an iron fist for decades
Published: March 1, 2026 04:56
Iran’s supreme leader had survived in that position for 36 years. His death represents a crushing blow to the Islamic regime.
‘Students are buried’: Children killed in strike on girls’ primary school, Iranian officials say
Published: March 1, 2026 03:05
Iran’s ambassador to the UN told an emergency meeting that “more than 100 children” had been killed in Minab, where pictures highlighted a harrowing rescue operation.
When Trump tells us what he wants next in Iran, we should probably believe him
Published: March 1, 2026 02:55
US president Donald Trump can rightfully take credit for removing one of the most persistent and dangerous enemies of the US, but the hard work is just getting started.
Exaggerated, lacking evidence: Fact-checking Trump’s justifications for attacking Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 02:52
The US president laid out his case in an eight-minute social media video – but three of his key claims were inaccurate.
Albanese says Australia supports the US taking action against Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 02:27
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the media following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
What we know so far about ‘massive and ongoing’ attack on Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 02:18
US President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of Iran’s supreme leader after Israel and the US attacked Iran in a joint military strike on Saturday.
One person killed at major airport as Iran conflict continues
Published: March 1, 2026 01:55
One person has been killed and several injured after Iran struck international airports in the United Arab Emirates following Israeli and US attacks on Iran, leading to travel chaos around the region.
Dubai's international terminal reportedly damaged in strike
Published: February 28, 2026 23:16
The international terminal at Dubai Airport was reportedly damaged in a strike, injuring four staff members.
Iranian missile strikes US base in Bahrain
Published: February 28, 2026 22:37
A US-linked facility in Bahrain has been hit amid escalating regional conflict.
Trump says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
Published: February 28, 2026 22:16
In a social media post, the US president called Iran’s supreme leader “one of the most evil people in history” and said that his death offered the “greatest chance” for Iranians to take back their country.
The stakes for Australia in Trump’s Iran gamble
Published: February 28, 2026 21:50
The US-Israel attack on Iran is high-risk. It may fail. It may distract America from the Indo-Pacific, but if it succeeds, it could also strengthen deterrence our region and enhance Australia’s security.
The moment a suspected Iranian drone hits Bahrain high-rise
Published: February 28, 2026 20:59
The moment a high-rise building in Bahrain is hit by a suspected Iranian drone.
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