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Maxar satellite imagery provides a second close-up view of the Isfahan nuclear facility showing severe damage after the airstrikes. Multiple buildings are visibly damaged or destroyed.

World NewsIsrael targets Iranian nuclear site in wake of US strikes

The Israeli military confirmed on Monday that it struck roads around the Fordo facility to obstruct access to the site. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Wishy-washy Albo leaves Australia out in cold on Iran

Australians were desperate to know what Donald Trump’s bold attack on Iran meant for them. But 24 hours later, they got a Prime Minister who looked like he’d rather be anywhere else.

Donald trump lighting the Middle East Match as Albanese looks on.

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Katina Curtis
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Australia out of the loop and off the agenda for US action

The latest escalation in the already messy Middle East conflict doesn’t directly bear on the US-Australia alliance. But it doesn’t give much confidence that any of the tensions already there are easing.

Katina Curtis

The Australian Government and the US Government have issued global travel warnings.

TravelVideoCommentsAustralian Government issues global travel warning

As the situation in the Middle East remains ‘unpredictable’, the Australian Government has issued a global travel warning, coming just hours after the United States warned Americans of threats ‘worldwide’.

Max Corstorphan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAnthony Albanese backs ‘unilateral’ US strikes on Iran

Anthony Albanese has backed the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — a day after they took place — but it appears Australia did not know about the military plans in advance nor had any involvement.

Katina Curtis

US President Donald Trump has revealed what could help ‘Make Iran Great Again’.

World NewsVideoCommentsTrump’s new plan: ‘Make Iran Great Again'

US President Donald Trump has revealed what may be needed to ‘Make Iran Great Again’ after B-2 pilots dropped bombs on Iranian nuclear targets and called for peace.

Max Corstorphan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the US strikes on Iran as a "bold decision". (AP PHOTO)

World NewsVideoCommentsNetanyahu: Israel ‘very close’ to ending Iran nuclear threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Israel is ‘very close’ to dismantling Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities after US-led strikes.

Amy Lee

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, June 22, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to destroy the country's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

World NewsVideoCommentsHow the US struck Iran’s nuclear facilities

Fresh details about the US military operation against Iran have emerged, revealing a sophisticated deception tactic involving B-2 stealth bombers.

Amy Lee

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JUNE 22: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. President Donald Trump gave an address to the nation last night after three Iranian nuclear facilities were struck by the U.S. military. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

World NewsVideoComments‘Obliterated’: Pete Hegseth lauds US strike on Iran

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Midnight Hammer ‘did not target Iranian troops or the Iranian people’ as a senior Air Force general warned it would be an ‘incredibly poor choice’ for Iran to retaliate. 

Jessica Evensen

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance watch the strikes from the White House situation room.

World NewsVideoComments‘Peace or tragedy’: Trump’s chilling warning on Iran

Donald Trump’s announcement that the US attacked Iranian nuclear sites has pushed America into the Middle East war, and he has issued a chilling warning if Israel’s long-term enemy doesn’t back down.

Kevin Breuninger & Christina Wilkie.

President Donald Trump says US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were a "spectacular success".

World NewsCommentsDonald Trump’s statement in full after US bombs Iran

US President Donald Trump has addressed the world after the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites, explaining the reasons why he took action. Here is his statement in full. 

David Johns

President Trump addresses the media.

WATCH IN FULLVideoCommentsWATCH: Donald Trump addresses world after bombing Iran

Donald Trump has addressed the world after announcing the US had bombed Iranian nuclear sites.

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Deputy PM Richard Marles says the Government is ‘deeply concerned’ about Australians caught up in the conflict.

Federal PoliticsCommentsGovernment accused of ambiguity after US hits on Iran

Anthony Albanese has come under criticism for remaining silent after key ally United States launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with no senior Labor figures responding publicly.

Caitlyn Rintoul

President Donald Trump has announced the US has bombed Iran.

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Trump announces US has bombed Iran nuclear sites

‘Great American Warriors’: President Donald Trump has confirmed to the world that the US have dropped bombs on Iranian nuclear sites.

Morgan de Smidt and Matt Shrivell

President Donald Trump has sent B-2 bombers to Guam.

Middle EastVideoCommentsIran strikes edge closer as Trump mobilises B-2 bombers

US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered the deployment of B-2 bombers to their air force base in Guam in a sign that they are preparing to launch strikes against Iran.

Matt Shrivell

HAIFA, ISRAEL - JUNE 20: Emergency and rescue unit soldiers work at the site of a reported Iranian missile strike on June 20, 2025 in Haifa, Israel. Iran launched a retaliatory missile strike on Israel starting late on June 13, after a series of Israeli airstrikes earlier in the day targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites, as well as top military officials. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Middle EastIsrael vows ‘eliminating nuclear threat’ will continue

Talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran have failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war enters its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.

Jamey Keaten & Ramin Khanizadeh

The attacks came as Israel’s IDF chief warned Israelis to brace for a “prolonged campaign” to “eliminate a threat of this magnitude”.

Middle EastVideoCommentsIsrael warns of ‘prolonged war’ as missile strikes continue

Israel’s top general has warned citizens to brace ‘for a prolonged conflict’ as Israel and Iran continue to trade blows over nuclear sites and weapons.

Elisia Seeber

US President Donald Trump has revealed hen he will decide on the US intervention in the Middle East conflict.

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Trump says Israel ‘hard to stop’ as strikes delay bomb

Donald Trump says Iran was weeks, if not months away from developing a nuclear weapon, as Israel declares its strikes have now delayed Tehran’s potential to develop a bomb by ‘at least two or three years’.

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Police bomb disposal teams search for remains of an Iranian ballistic missiles in Beersheva.

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Israelis rocked by missile, dozens of targets struck in Iran

Residents in southern Israel have been rocked by more Iranian missile strikes while Israel has continued to hit dozens of targets in Iran, as the conflict over nuclear sites and weapons enters its eighth day. 

Elisia Seeber

Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a bold warning, suggesting that Israel has the firepower to strike every one of Iran’s nuclear sites, with or without US help.

World NewsVideoComments‘We will hit all of their nuclear facilities’: Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a bold warning, signalling that Israel has the firepower to strike every one of Iran’s nuclear sites, with or without US help.

Amy Lee

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said diplomatic staff will move to neighbouring Azerbaijan and continue helping Australians evacuate the region. AFP / Jack Guez / NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Federal PoliticsCommentsAustralian diplomatic staff flee Iran as security worsens

Australian diplomatic staff are evacuating the embassy in Iran, underlining heightened fears of the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifying.

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US President Donald Trump has revealed hen he will decide on the US intervention in the Middle East conflict.

World NewsVideoCommentsDonald Trump sets deadline for US decision on Iran

US President Donald Trump has revealed when he will decide on US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict, in a bid to give the Islamic Republic one last chance of coming to a negotiation.

Amy Lee

Smartraveller has upgraded its advice level for Qatar, including capital Doha, urging people to exercise a high degree of caution.

TravelCommentsUrgent travel warning for Aussies at popular stop-over spot

Australian travellers have been warned to exercise a high degree of caution if they are headed to this country.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran will ‘pay a heavy price’ after it targeted southern Israel’s largest hospital in missile strikes Thursday morning.

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Iran will pay ‘heavy price’ after hospital strike: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran will ‘pay a heavy price’ after it targeted southern Israel’s largest hospital in missile strikes Thursday morning.

Elisia Seeber & Jon Gambrell

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