Iran-war
World
Trump Threatened Nuclear Strikes on Iran, Then Offered a Two-Week Ceasefire
Trump said he had a plan to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran. Twelve hours later, he announced a ceasefire. Analysts are asking whether the pattern has a name.
World
Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump's Hormuz Deadline Hits Tuesday
Iran has rejected a Pakistan-brokered 45-day ceasefire proposal and President Trump's Tuesday night deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting any agreement must be permanent. Trump called the proposal 'not good enough' and threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if the strait re
Iran
Tehran Strikes Hit Sharif University, Prompting International Academic Protest
By Grant Whitfield ยท 2026-04-07
TLDR
US and Israeli coalition air strikes hit Sharif University of Technology
Iran
Iran Dismisses Ceasefire Offer as April 8 Deadline Lapses
Tehran rejects US ceasefire proposal, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as global shipping scrambles to reroute from the vital chokepoint.
Iran
Israeli strike kills IRGC intelligence chief Khademi
Seyed Majid Khademi and another senior commander were killed in a precision strike on April 6, escalating tensions as the regional conflict enters its sixth week.
Business
Abu Dhabi Aluminium Plant Faces Year-Long Recovery From Iran Attack
Al Taweelah smelter damage needs 12 months to repair, EGA says, disrupting global supply
Technology
Australian tech stocks shed $7 billion as Iran war deepens market rout
WiseTech Global down 59%, NextDC falls 34% over six months as Middle East conflict compounds AI disruption fears and forces second RBA rate rise
Markets
Oil Hits $119 as Iran Strikes Qatari Gas Facilities, IEA Orders Emergency Measures
Brent crude briefly touched four-year highs after Iran retaliated for Israeli strikes on its largest gas field with attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure.
Politics
Trump Says US 'No Longer' Needs NATO Allies or Australia in Iran War
The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.
Geopolitics
Australia Joins Hormuz Summit Without US
Penny Wong represents Australia at a UK-led virtual summit. The diplomatic track negotiates the reopening of a strait carrying 20 per cent of global oil.
Geopolitics
Trump Declares Iran War 'Nearing Completion' in Oval Office Address
US President claims Iranian military is 'in ruins' during Operation Epic Fury update as global fuel prices surge and Australian cabinet convenes.
Property
Sydney, Melbourne House Prices Finally Fall As Top End Takes A Hit
Auction clearance rates are dropping and the RBA is threatening more hikes. The East Coast property boom is officially rolling over.