Iran
Trump says Australia ‘not great’ as he questions Iran peace prospects
The US president said it was Tehran – not him – that was “begging to make a deal”, but suggested an agreement to end the war may not be possible.
- Michael Koziol
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US-Iran war live updates: Trump reveals oil ‘present’ from Iran; Israel claims it killed navy chief in strike; White House confirms it sent 15-point peace plan via Pakistan
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- Angus Dalton and Sarah McPhee
Iranian naval commander killed in airstrike, Israel claims
Israel’s defence minister said Commodore Alireza Tangsiri was responsible for bombing operations that have blocked ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mario Parker and Arsalan Shahla
US-Iran war as it happened: Iran rejects Trump’s peace plan, makes counteroffer, state TV reports; White House says talks ‘have not’ hit dead end; Albanese to hold fuel crisis national cabinet
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- Jack Gramenz, Sarah McPhee and Alexander Darling
Israel thought it could spur rebellion inside Iran. That hasn’t happened
Donald Trump’s hopes that an Israeli plan to ignite an internal uprising against Iran’s theocratic government could bring the war to a swift end have so far been dashed.
- Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Edward Wong and Ronen Bergman
- Opinion
- World markets
The insider trading shadow hanging over Trump’s sudden backdown
A burst of unusual activity in markets this week has raised suspicions about insider trading.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Tony Wright’s Column
- Middle East at war
In a world maddened by blood, has death lost its meaning?
It is the paradox of numbers. Lost amid the carnage of war and its endless casualties are personal grief and shattered lives.
- Tony Wright
- Updated
- Middle East at war
Iran rejects ceasefire plan as more US troops head to the Middle East
On another day of mixed signals from the US president, analysts are far from convinced that a peace deal between the US and Iran is achievable.
- Michael Koziol
US-Iran war as it happened: US reportedly sends 15-point-plan to end war as Trump claims Iran gave him present related to Strait of Hormuz; Pakistan’s PM offers to host talks to end war
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- Angus Dalton, Sarah McPhee and Alexander Darling
- Updated
- Aviation
Jetstar cuts Australia-New Zealand flights amid oil price shock
The airline said 12 per cent of scheduled services – including Auckland-Sydney and Auckland-Brisbane flights – have been cut, a move described as “temporary”.
- Chris Zappone