Iran-Israel conflict live updates: Trump floats regime change as Iran threatens US bases, sparks oil shock with Strait of Hormuz vote

Donald Trump says regime change could ‘Make Iran Great Again’ after its parliament reportedly voted to close the Strait of Hormuz amid threats to target US bases in retaliation for nuclear site strikes.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine during a news conference at the Pentagon. Picture: AFP

Welcome to The Australian’s live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East.

Here is what you need to know: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is confident of the destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine detailed how Midnight Hammer unfolded using a decoy.

The strike involved more than 125 US aircraft, including seven B-2 stealth bombers, and 14 30,000 pounds of bunker buster bombs. All three nuclear sites - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan - sustained severe damage.

Washington said it has sent messages to Tehran urging Iran to engage in peace talks, but Iran’s foreign minister cast doubt on the short-term prospects of a diplomatic solution.

​JD Vance declared: The US is only interested in destroying the country’s nuclear program, not the regime.

Iran’s foreign minister plans to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and confer with him about next steps.

Oil futures are set to rise when trading resumes, with the full impact on energy markets dependent on how Iran responds to the US strikes. Tanker owners are waiting to see if Iran follows through with threats to disrupt shipping at the Strait of Hormuz.