Hezbollah says it has launched attacks on Israel after accusing the Israeli army of violating an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Staff Writers
LIVE UPDATES: US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran but confirmed the blockade on its ports will remain in place.
Madeline Cove
The US State Department will host a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, as it tries to broker a deal that would remove a major stumbling block in peace talks with Iran.
Lynsey Chutel
RECAP: Tehran officials have levelled an alarming new threat ahead of peace talks between the US and Iran, while J.D. Vance prepares to fly to Islamabad.
Kimberley Braddish and Max Corstorphan
An Iranian official says Pakistan is making positive efforts to end a US blockade of Iranian ports and ensure Iran's participation in talks in Islamabad.
RECAP: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says National Cabinet will reconvene ‘in coming days’ to discuss the budget altered by the Middle East war.
Katherine Kraayvanger and Max Corstorphan
The West Australian can reveal Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is making his first overseas trip since being announced for the military’s top job, amid international efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Andrew Greene
Global fuel supply uncertainty has intensified after the Strait of Hormuz shut again, with Richard Marles warning tensions could disrupt energy markets.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has extended temporary fuel quality changes to September as global supply pressures continue to create uncertainty.
Anthony Albanese has responded to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the economic impact of the conflict will continue to be felt worldwide.
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial transit, as backchannel diplomacy points to a potential deal within weeks.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed concerns about fuel supply after a major refinery blaze disrupted petrol production.
Andrew Greene in Geelong
RECAP: Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of violating the new ceasefire which came into effect at midnight.
Max Corstorphan
RECAP: After securing 100 million litres of additional diesel imports, Anthony Albanese will head back to Australia early to meet with officials in Geelong.
Troy de Ruyter and Max Corstorphan
Jim Chalmers says the government has all hands on deck as it seeks to secure Australia’s fuel supplies amid the global oil crisis arising from the war in the Middle East.
Katina Curtis
RECAP: Anthony Albanese and the Sultan of Brunei have signed a document detailing their cooperation efforts to ease supply struggles amid the US-Iran war.
Ava Martin and Max Corstorphan
The Australian government’s refusal to join the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is being highlighted in the latest viral Iranian propaganda video featuring LEGO characters.
RECAP: China has vowed to impose ‘countermeasures’ as Donald Trump threatens new tariffs if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran during the war.
The US military says it is enforcing a blockade against vessels of all countries entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would transform a regional fight into potentially a global fight, with a supply loss of up to 12 million barrels a day, an expert has warned.
Australia’s incoming Defence Chief has declared the Navy he now commands can deploy a warship to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets reacted quickly to US President Donald Trump’s blockade threat, with oil prices spiking and the ASX falling amid fears of global supply disruption.
Tom Richardson
Donald Trump has shut down the world’s busiest oil waterway after failed peace talks with Iran. Here are three goals he may be trying to achieve.
Australia’s incoming defence chief has declared the Navy is ready for Middle East deployment after Donald Trump confirmed a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Fraser Williams and Max Corstorphan
