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Lebanese families have been told to flee homes that they might never be able to return to, and families are setting up tents for an uncertain and dangerous life on the streets of Beirut all because of a conflict not of their making, brought about by another state.
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Pete Hegseth asks the US Army's top uniformed officer to step down
The ousting comes nearly five weeks into US-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no clear timeline from President Donald Trump on when the war may end.
Data facility targeted in wake of Trump's speech, plus what else you should know
Iran rejects Donald Trump's address as "nonsense" and claims 7 million are taking up arms, but we've been told children are being handed weapons.
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search-and-rescue operation underway β as it happened
A US official has confirmed that an operation is underway to locate crew of a jet shot down in Iran. Follow live.
How Australia's leaders have changed their language on the Iran war
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, world oil markets rattled and no obvious off-ramp to the hostilities in sight, the major parties have dialled back their initial optimism.
US military vs Iran's 'arch defence': Dangerous new phase of war looms
While Donald Trump talks about ending and winning the war in Iran, major US military assets are still on their way to the Middle East. These are the options they give him.
Trump's speech was significant for what he did not say
The US president's national address was largely a cobble-together of past talking points and Truth Social posts. Perhaps the most notable takeaways relate to what went unmentioned.
Donald Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next few weeks
In his first national address since the start of the war, President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran hard over the next two to three weeks, and tells allies they need to secure the Strait of Hormuz if they want to calm oil markets.
Days of placating Trump are over as Europeans push back
Early on, world leaders went out of their way to placate Donald Trump. But as the war with Iran drags into a second month, the UK and European leaders are finding their voices.
Iran briefing: Trump says Iran's 'new president' asked for truce but there isn't one
The ABC's Middle East correspondent, Matthew Doran, is in Jerusalem and providing daily updates on the Middle East war.
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Reopening Hormuz by force 'unrealistic', says Macron β as it happened
The French president has expressed scepticism about how the key waterway could be reopened as war in the Middle East continues.
'Domino effect': Why Singapore's oil shock will play out in Australia
Singapore is exposed to the oil shock from Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its response will shape the fuel crisis in Australia.
US burning through years' worth of critical weapons stockpiles in Iran
Analysts estimate the US is burning through high-end weapons in Iran at a rate that could take years to replenish, risking the West's military readiness for other potential conflicts.
Trump says he is considering pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO
Donald Trump says he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies failed to back US military action against Iran, in an interview with the UK's Daily Telegraph.
PM says next months 'may not be easy', urges Australians to save fuel
Anthony Albanese asks Australians to trade their cars for public transport if they can, while reassuring those who need to drive they can continue to do so amid the global oil crisis.
'We are an expert': How Lebanon's airport keeps running despite Israeli strikes
Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport, Lebanon's gateway to the world, is still operating even as Israel bombards its surroundings.
Iran sets 24-hour deadline on missile threat. Here's what you should know today
US companies including Microsoft, Google and Apple could be targeted, while Donald Trump urges the world to buy American fuel.
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Trump says Iran asked for a ceasefire, Tehran calls claim 'false' β as it happened
The US president said America is "blasting Iran into oblivion" and claimed a senior figure from the regime has made contact.
Israeli death penalty discriminatory and potentially a 'war crime', says UN
UN rights chief Volker Turk calls for the bill to be "promptly repealed", warning it is "patently inconsistent with Israel's international law obligations".
Trump tells allies 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz
The US president again attacks America's allies over their reluctance to get involved in the Iran war, warning them the "US won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us".
Trump to welcome King for βterrificβ state visit amid boycott calls over Iran war
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the UK just before the visit was confirmed as France, Spain and Italy restrict airspace to US war planes.
