Today
Trump says Iran wants to talk as Israel strikes TV station mid-broadcast
The US president said Iran was seeking to negotiate as both sides exchanged airstrikes, with Israel hitting a state broadcaster and Iran killing eight in Tel Aviv.
Yesterday
Oil price shock could ‘trigger market meltdown’
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz would cause oil prices to surge and trigger a sharp slowdown in economic growth, economists have warned.
Why Putin and Xi will be panicking over Iran
As Iran is weakened, both China and Russia lose a key partner that shares an interest to rage against what they see as US hegemony in the region.
‘This is insane’: Israel envoy defends airstrikes against Iran
Ambassador Amir Maimon says a deal for Israel to stop targeting Iran’s nuclear program hinges on Tehran agreeing to give up its weapons ambitions.
Why Israel attacked Iran, and what to watch for next
After decades of tension, a shift in the conflict between the Jewish state and Islamic Republic to open warfare is now be a real possibility.
$30b Santos bid; ASIC probes ASX; PM to negotiate EU pact
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Iran lauds ‘new method’ as missiles hit Tel Aviv, Haifa
At least five people were killed in the latest Iranian strikes, the national emergency service said, raising Israel’s death toll to 18 since Friday.
Hundreds of Australians apply for help to leave the Middle East
Dozens injured in latest wave of missile attacks on Israel; Earthquake rocks Iran nuclear site; Anthony Albanese meets with Canada’s PM ahead of G7. How the day unfolded.
This Month
Israel and Iran trade deadly blows, leaving world and markets on edge
The Middle East nations are ignoring international calls for de-escalation, sending shockwaves through financial markets amid fears of an oil price surge.
Be bold on tax, tough on Israeli ministers, AFR readers urge Albanese
A fortnightly poll of Financial Review readers revealed an appetite for the federal government to pursue tax reform – tempered by scepticism that it will actually happen.
Iran-Israel conflict exposes Trump’s impotent diplomacy
Donald Trump’s claim that his “proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier” looks increasingly hollow.
Why Saudi Arabia raised oil output before Israel’s attack on Iran
After holding back supply for almost three years to push prices higher, the output curbs are no longer having as much impact, say analysts.
Trump’s anti-war vow tested as Israel attack on Iran splits MAGA base
Fear is growing among supporters that the latest conflict in the Middle East will embroil a reluctant president in another overseas military entanglement.
Australian diplomats in the Middle East are safe and accounted for
Australian embassy staff in Tehran and Tel Aviv are safe, Richard Marles says; Iran vows to expand attacks to US, UK and French bases after two more generals were killed; Tel Aviv hit by Iranian retaliatory strikes. How the day unfolded
A big miscalculation by Iran led to severe toll
Iran’s senior leaders had been planning for an Israeli attack but they never expected Israel to strike before another round of nuclear talks.
US moves warships as Trump warns of ‘brutal’ strikes
The US president held a national security meeting as Israel continued to launch airstrikes for a second day, escalating the crisis in the Middle East.
Netanyahu’s 6 reasons for hitting enfeebled Iran now
In attacking, the Israeli prime minister has short-circuited the debate in Washington and started a possible new cycle of escalation.
As Gillham fights the MSO, the paying audience is neglected
Whatever the court verdict, consumers should continue to object to musicians who insert surprise provocations of no artistic relevance into their concerts.
Israel wants to destroy the heart of Iran’s nuclear program
It may take days, or weeks, to assess how far Israel has set back Iran’s atomic capabilities.
The Iran-Israel conflict will be long and hit fragile confidence
The heightened global uncertainty wrought by the outbreak of war between the two countries only reinforces the likelihood the RBA will continue to cut rates.