Iran
Geopolitics
Australia Signs Hormuz Coalition Statement After Trump's 'Cowards' Outburst
Canberra joins 19 nations pledging to help reopen the strait. Washington says it's not enough.
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.
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
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.