Satellite images capture activity at Iran’s Fordow nuclear site
The images show Iran has built a new access road at Fordow and moved in equipment that could be used to assess the damage done by US strikes.
Iran Tensions
Aussies evacuated from Lebanon as Israel plans ‘serious’ response to Iran
The first Australians fleeing the conflict in Lebanon land in Cyprus as a senior US official admits an Israeli strike on Iran could come on the anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
Treasurer, Reserve Bank at loggerheads over inflation fight
Jim Chalmers and Michele Bullock appear to be on a collision course, with the RBA boss saying government spending is fuelling excess demand, while the Treasurer insists Labor’s cost of living measures are helping.
Iranian rapper’s death sentence sparks outrage
Tehran renews crackdown on civil liberties amid regional tensions.
Israel, Iran trade revenge vows
Washington, Israel’s top ally and arms supplier, has made clear it will not join Israel in any attack on their common adversary Iran.
Iran seizes ship, but what else will it do?
An Iranian politician suggests Tehran is still deciding how to respond to Israel’s fatal strike on its Damascus embassy. The Israeli army warns Iran after it seized a ship linked to Israel in the Gulf.
Biden ‘hoping’ for Gaza ceasefire deal by Ramadan
The US President said he hoped a deal could be reached before the Islamic holy month starts on March 10-11, as the US is set to begin air-dropping humanitarian aid to Gaza in the coming days.
Iran reduces near weapons-grade stockpile
Move could signal an effort to de-escalate nuclear tensions with Washington.
Netanyahu’s postwar Gaza plan gives free rein to Israeli military
The blueprint includes installing Palestinian officials without Hamas links, maintaining a buffer zone and controlling the Gaza-Egypt border.
Warning of thousands of casualties in Rafah offensive
Israeli has conducted more air raids on southern Gaza as Hamas warns of ‘tens of thousands’ of casualties if Israel invades the crowded city of Rafah.
US, UK launch strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen
The latest strikes mark the sixth time Washington has targeted the Iranian-back group.
US steps up strikes on Houthis
American military says it hit more Houthi missiles as pace of strikes against the Iran-aligned group accelerates.
Houthis strike back at US warship
The attack on a US destroyer came only days after Joe Biden ordered airstrikes on the Iranian-backed rebels.
US launches more air strikes on Yemen
The US carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels, after the militants warned of further raids on Red Sea ships.
Hezbollah fires rockets after Hamas deputy killing
Lebanon’s Iran-linked Hezbollah says it has fired more than 60 rockets at an Israeli military base, as a response to the killing of Hamas’s deputy leader.
US approves ‘emergency’ sale of arms to Israel
The US announced the $US147.5m sale of munitions and related equipment to Israel under an emergency provision that waives the usual congressional review.
US Navy rebuffs new Red Sea air attack
The Iran-backed and anti-Israel Houthis have launched another Red Sea drone-and-missile attack. In Gaza, airstrikes and urban combat rocked Khan Yunis.
Israel targets Hezbollah chief, US fears escalation
Israel has warned Hassan Nasrallah he will be its next target amid growing US concern that Israel-Lebanon clashes will ignite a new Mideast war.
Tehran triples production of nuclear material
UN says Tehran has increased output of near-weapons-grade uranium after summer slowdown.
US unleashes strikes on Iranian proxies
The surge in attacks on American troops in the region is linked to the latest war between Israel and Hamas.
Iran steps up nuke program, says UN
UN atomic agency says Tehran failed to co-operate as Iran increases stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium.
What happens after an Israeli victory over Hamas?
The Palestinian-Israeli peace process can’t return to regularly scheduled programming. Palestinians elected an Iran-backed terrorist group that used territory Israel had given up to commit a proto-genocide against Jews.
Israel supporters defy Palestine protest convoy
A band of Israel supporters this evening met a motor convoy of pro-Palestinian protesters in Sydney’s east, as Anthony Albanese called for a peaceful Remembrance Day.
Israeli forces dig in after land and air attacks
Israel’s military says it has eliminated two more Hamas commanders as its front-line forces dig in in Gaza after incursions begin.
Australians at home, abroad at risk of attack
National security agencies believe the war in the Middle East could pose threats to Australians in Southeast Asia, Western Europe and the United States – and could even inspire domestic incidents.
RBA governor coy on inflation, rates hike
New RBA boss Michele Bullock gave little away at senate estimates on a further interest rate rise, saying ‘I wouldn’t go one way or the other’ after higher than forecast inflation figures.
Soldiers scarred by last Gaza battle know what comes next
It’s almost certain Israel will soon try its third ground invasion of Gaza in 15 years. The battle plans are secret, but veterans of previous wars admit there aren’t many ways to invade a strip of land 40km long and 11km wide.
Iran says war could spin out of control
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns the US that it will be held responsible for Israel’s strikes on Gaza.
Taking Gaza would be possible — but at a steep cost
Urban warfare, especially in dense terrain with multiple high-rises — and Gaza has scores of buildings over six floors — naturally favours the defenders. Close-quartered combat would also negate Israel’s formidable military edge.
Australia halts evacuations in ‘challenging situation’
The Australian government says there will be no evacuation flights for Australians from Israel this weekend because of the ‘rapidly changing’ security situation.
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