1 hour ago US acted alone, Albanese declares, but abandons neutral stance to back in Trump

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes and called for peace, the Albanese government has now endorsed the bombing.

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2 h. ago PM Anthony Albanese says government supports US military strike on Iran

Anthony Albanese has broken his silence on the US strike on Iran and said the federal government supports action to stop Iranian nuclear capability.

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2 h. ago Before and after satellite images reveal scale of destruction from US bombing assault on Iran’s nuclear sites

Satellite images show the damage at three nuclear sites after the strikes which took Iran – and the world – by surprise.

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5 h. ago Australia supports strike on Iran nuclear facilities, Wong says

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government supports the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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6 h. ago Airlines cancel flights to Doha, Dubai; schedule changes for Australian passengers

Qatar Airways, which flies daily from Australia’s cities to Doha, says the ongoing situation “will require some schedule changes to strengthen the connectivity.”

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7 h. ago Australia abandons neutral stance on Iran strikes, backs in Trump

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes called for peace, the Albanese government has now endorsed the bombing.

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8 h. ago How the US pulled off ‘Midnight Hammer’, the secret attack Iran didn’t see coming

The US strikes that targeted Iran’s nuclear sites involved a decoy mission and the largest-ever deployment of B-2 stealth bombers, the Pentagon says.

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9 h. ago How the US pulled off ‘Midnight Hammer’, the secret and complex attack that Iran didn’t see coming

The US strikes that targeted Iran’s nuclear sites involved a decoy mission and the largest-ever deployment of B-2 stealth bombers, the Pentagon says.

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24 h. ago Masterstroke or mistake? Trump defies his base in seizing the moment to strike Iran

The most consequential decision of the US leader’s term has reshaped his presidency and has landed a blow on those who accused him of being afraid of the big calls.

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24 h. ago Master stroke or mistake? Trump defies his base in seizing the moment to strike Iran

The most consequential decision of the US leader’s term has reshaped his presidency and has landed a blow on those who accused him of being afraid of the big calls.

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26 h. ago Watch: Donald Trump’s White House address after US strikes on Iran

Speaking after the US hit three sites in Iran, US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran against retaliation, saying they now have a choice between ‘peace or tragedy.’

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28 h. ago Donald Trump confirms US has carried out a 'very successful' attack on Iran

The US has carried out strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, Donald Trump has confirmed.

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48 h. ago Trump sends mixed signals on Iran strikes with ceasefire hint

The president’s comments came as a meeting between European and Iranian foreign ministers overnight made little apparent headway.

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53 h. ago Trump suggests Israeli strikes on Iran could be ‘very hard to stop’

His comments came as a meeting between European and Iranian foreign ministers overnight yielded no indication of any immediate concrete breakthrough.

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3 d. ago What happens if a nuclear facility is blown up? The contamination threat explained

The fallout of blowing up nuclear sites, how close Iran is to making a bomb and how Israel’s nuclear stockpile measures up.

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4 d. ago Only the US can take out the secret nuclear base. There’s good reason it’s never been attempted

US President Donald Trump must balance whether destroying Iran’s most heavily fortified nuclear site with American pilots, warplanes and weapons is worth the risks.

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4 d. ago What you need to know about Iran’s nuclear program as Israel ramps up strikes

Find out if Iran is close to making a nuclear bomb, the fallout of blowing up nuclear sites, and how Israel’s nuclear stockpile measures up.

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6 d. ago Israeli strike cuts off Iran's state TV during live broadcast

Israel struck Iran's state-run television station Monday during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera following an explosion.

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7 d. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

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9 d. ago Israel attacks Iran LIVE updates: More missiles hit Tel Aviv, Tehran as strikes continue between Middle Eastern nations; UK, Europe urges Israel to pursue de

Follow our live coverage of the latest escalation in the Middle East.

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