Iran-war
Middle East
Israeli Strike on Iran Gasfield Exposes Rift as Trump Claims He Did Not Know
Trump said he told Netanyahu 'don't do that' after the South Pars attack. Israeli officials say Washington was informed in advance.
Work
Bank of England holds rates as Iran war threatens inflation target
The Bank of England held its policy rate at 3.75% on March 18 after conflict in the Middle East sent oil prices up 60% and closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
Australia races to solve fuel crisis as Iran blockade threatens supply chains
National Cabinet meets tomorrow as government scrambles to coordinate response to global oil shock. Asian refineries hold the key.
Geopolitics
Trump's Counter-Terrorism Chief Quits, Blames Israel for Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17 in protest of the Iran war. The highest-ranking Trump official to break ranks. The Gold Star husband accused Israel and its 'powerful American lobby' of deceiving Trump into war through a 'misinformation campaign'.
Politics
Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You
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 refuses Trump's Hormuz warship request
Transport Minister Catherine King confirmed Australia will not send a vessel to escort tankers through the contested strait.
Geopolitics
Dubai airport hit by Iranian drone strike
Smartraveller has upgraded the UAE to 'do not travel'. Australians in the Emirates are urged to leave immediately.
Geopolitics
The Reluctant Coalition: Why Allies Won't Give Trump His Warships
The Strait of Hormuz needs clearing. But Britain, India, Italy, and others are taking their own paths—not joining Trump's team effort.
Markets
How Hormuz disruption is reshaping Australian household economics
Oil prices above $100 per barrel are flowing through to mortgage payments and energy bills faster than most households realise. What happened in 1973 is happening again, just with a different cast.
