Trump goes to war despite claimed aversion to foreign entanglements
President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump vows Iran war will continue until ‘objectives achieved’
President Donald Trump has said the Israeli-US war on Iran will continue until “all objectives are achieved”, signalling a prolonged military campaign.
· Middleeasteye
The men in line to take over from the ayatollah
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· CNN
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output even as US war on Iran disrupts shipments
OPEC+ agreed on a modest oil output boost of 206,000 barrels per day for April on Sunday just as the US-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation disrupted oil flows from key members of the producer group in the Middle East.
· Reuters
France, Germany and UK warn they could join war on Iran
France, Germany and the United Kingdom have said they stand ready to protect their interests and those of their Gulf allies, warning that they may take what they claim are “defensive action” against Iran if required.
· Middleeasteye
Some celebration, deep uncertainty in Iran after strikes and leader's death
A motorcycle drives past a picture of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along an empty street in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026, following the confirmed death of Khamenei in U.S. and Israeli strikes. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Amir Hussein Radjy
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Iranian business partner tears into Dems for slamming Trump’s Tehran bombings: ‘Wake up!’
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Iranian business partner has slammed her fellow Democrats for attacking President Trump’s airstrikes on Iran, saying how “incredibly disappointed” she is in the party.
· Anthony Blair
Seven wounded in Jerusalem after Iran missile barrage
Seven people have been injured in Jerusalem following the latest Iranian missile barrage, according to Israeli emergency services.
· Middleeasteye
Hundreds of Iranian-Americans fill NYC streets to celebrate death of Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Make Iran Great Again’
Scores of Iranian-Americans cheered the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in New York City Sunday after the despot and a cadre of his goons were were killed in a US-Israeli strike in Tehran — with similar celebrations erupting in other cities across the globe.
· Kevin Sheehan, Alex Oliveira
TV host explodes at Iran’s Khamenei in foul-mouthed Persian rebuke on air: ‘Burn in hell, son of a b—h’
Sky News Australia anchor Rita Panahi stunned viewers by unleashing a blistering curse on Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after he was killed — in her native Persian.
· Ariel Zilber
Trump open to talks with Iran as conflict deepens in Middle East
US president signals willingness to engage with Tehran’s surviving leadership as strikes and retaliatory attacks intensify across region
· Julianborger, Jasonburke
How the CIA pinpointed – and doomed – a gathering of Iranian leaders
Washington: Shortly before the United States and Israel were poised to launch an attack on Iran, the CIA zeroed in on the location of perhaps the most important target: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader.
· Julian E. Barnes, Ronen Bergman, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager
Israel closes all Gaza crossings, tightens siege following Iran war
All crossings into the Gaza Strip have been closed until further notice, Israel’s military agency overseeing the occupied West Bank and Gaza, Cogat, said on Sunday, following start of the Israeli-US war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Iran’s soccer federation head doubts country will play in 2026 World Cup after US-Israeli strikes
The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise US and Israeli bombardment of his country.
· Associated Press
Dubai's image as a haven is rocked by Iranian airstrikes
A man walks away after watching as a black plume of smoke rises from a warehouse in the industrial area of Sharjah City, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026, following reports of Iranian strikes in Dubai. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
· Brian Melley
'Missiles flying overhead': Thousands of Australians stranded at airports
Topic:Travel and Tourism
· Kristy Sexton Mcgrath
Wong estimates 115,000 Australians in Middle East amid conflict
Topic:Government and Politics
· Courtney Gould
OPEP+ aumenta producción de petróleo ante nueva guerra en Oriente Medio
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Ocho países que forman parte del cártel petrolero OPEP+ anunciaron que aumentarán la producción de crudo el domingo, mientras fuerzas de Estados Unidos e Israel atacaban a Irán y el país respondía con ataques contra Israel e instalaciones militares norteamericanas en distintos puntos del Golfo, lo …
· Cathy Bussewitz
Politics live: Penny Wong warns Australians of ‘serious travel disruptions’ due to Iran conflict; NSW to review hospital maintenance after outbreaks of mould and bird lice
Travel changes likely at short notice, including on routes to Europe. Follow today’s latest new updates
· Krishani Dhanji
Live: Iran strikes set to rattle markets, oil and gold prices jump, Wall Street banks fall on credit quality fears
The outbreak of war in the Middle East appears poised to rattle global markets, with investors likely to seek safe havens such as gold. Meanwhile, oil prices are expected to come under pressure as shipping through the region is severely disrupted.
· Stephen Letts
Netanyahu’s latest war has few critics in an Israel embracing militarism
Attack on Iran has widespread support, with little questioning of whether it is best option for lasting security
· Emma Graham Harrison, Quique Kierszenbaum
Funcionario de Casa Blanca: Irán parece abierto al diálogo; Trump dice que aceptará "eventualmente"
El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump levanta el puño tras descender del Air Force One en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Palm Beach, en West Palm Beach, Florida, el viernes 27 de febrero de 2026. (Foto AP/Matt Rourke)
· Matthew Lee
OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region
NEW YORK (AP) — Eight countries that are part of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced Sunday they will boost production of crude as U.S. and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf, disrupting oil shipm…
· Cathy Bussewitz
Morning Mail: calls for talks as waves of missiles target Iran; scrutiny on ‘less lethal’ police projectiles; Australia’s energy hungry datacentres
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· Paul Gallagher
Presidente de la federación de fútbol de Irán dice que está en duda ir al Mundial en EE.UU.
Personas observan desde una azotea mientras una columna de humo se eleva tras un ataque en Teherán, Irán, el domingo 1 de marzo de 2026. (Foto AP/Vahid Salemi)
Middle East aviation comes to a standstill with 19,000 flights delayed - DailyNews
Thousands of flights across the Middle East and Gulf were cancelled on Saturday and Sunday as several countries closed their airspace after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
· damith
Bombing of Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘a grave threat to international peace and security’: Guterres - DailyNews
“Everything must be done” to prevent wider escalation of war across the Middle East following joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran, and retaliatory action from Tehran targeting multiple countries in the region, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Saturday.
· damith
US says it has struck over 1,000 Iranian targets
The US military says it has hit more than 1,000 targets across Iran since launching its war on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
Israel renews attacks on Tehran as Iran vows to avenge supreme leader’s death - DailyNews
Iran has confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a massive US-Israeli attack that President Donald Trump indicated is aimed at regime change and would continue through the week. The strikes hit targets across the Islamic Republic, with one killing over 100 girls at an elementary school near a military base.
· damith
Missile fires behind Today reporter readying to go on air
A Today show camera has captured the moment a missile was fired while Europe correspondent Mimi Becker was preparing to go on air from Israel this morning.Becker is in Eilat, on the southern tip of Israel, covering the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that began when Israel and the US launched joint strikes on Ir…
· Kieran Campbell
Trump says he wants ‘freedom’ for Iranians after strikes - DailyNews
President Trump on Saturday expressed that he wants “freedom” for the Iranian people after the U.S. and Israel carried out strikes against Tehran.
· damith
Multiple Arab States that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation - DailyNews
Iran has targeted United States assets across the Gulf Arab states in retaliation for a huge joint attack on Iran by the US and Israel, sparking fears of a regional conflagration.
· damith
Tres soldados de EEUU mueren, cinco son heridos, en ataques a Irán
Imagen entregada por el Comando Central de Estados Unidos que muestra a un avión aterrizando en el portaaviones USS Abraham Lincoln el 28 de febrero del 2026. (Marina de Estados Unidos via AP)
· Ben Finley
Alireza Arafi appointed to Iran's Leadership Council after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in US-Israel strikes - DailyNews
Iran has appointed Alireza Arafi as the jurist member of its temporary Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, according to state media.
· damith
At least nine killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi - DailyNews
At least nine people have been killed near a United States consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi after protests broke out following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an official has told Al Jazeera.
· damith
If Trump wants regime change, it will likely take more than killing Khamenei
Topic:Federal Government
· Laura Tingle
National Shoora Council condemns unprovoked Israeli–US war on Iran - DailyNews
The National Shoora Council (NSC) yesterday condemned the unprovoked Israeli-US war on Iran.
· damith
Iranian Embassy says Israel–US military attacks ‘constitute violation of international law, UN Charter’ - DailyNews
The Iranian Embassy in Colombo yesterday strongly condemned the military aggression carried out by Israel and US on Iran.
· damith
Iran’s military options limited as it tries to hit back at US-Israeli attack
Retaliatory strikes have so far been high in volume but mostly not very effective and are likely to become less so
· Dan Sabbagh
A senseless war - DailyNews
Just a week ago, even as negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme were underway, United States (US) President Donald Trump warned that he was contemplating an attack on Iran. Although President Trump gave a timeline of 10 days, the attack came sooner than expected, with staunch ally Israel beginning a wave of air st…
· damith
How Israeli sleight and US might led to the assassination of Ali Khamenei
An operation decades in the making took just 60 seconds to carry out, but some question its wisdom
· Jasonburke
3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded in Iran operation
This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows a F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing to make an arrested landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after a mission in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy via AP)
· Ben Finley
Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei
Tehran, Iran – Huge air strikes by the United States and Israel continue to hit Tehran and other cities as the Iranian establishment ponders its future while launching projectiles across the region.
· Maziar Motamedi
Fyodor Lukyanov: Iran is not Iraq
By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club.
· RT
Unattended bag delays Staten Island St. Patrick’s parade day after Iran bombings: report
An unattended bag briefly delayed the start of Staten Island’s St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday — as international tensions roiled in the wake of the growing conflict with Iran.
· David DeTurris
US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran
War highlights strained alliances, unfettered militaries and a Washington with renewed appetite for regime change
· Roth Andrew
At least 22 people dead after pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq
US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
· William Christou, Shah Meer Baloch
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation is in doubt
People watch from a rooftop as a plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· The Associated Press
Travel disruption continues as flights from Australia to Middle East scrapped
Australians are among thousands of travellers left stranded at airports in the Middle East amid the continued fighting.Closed airspace across the Middle East has plunged travel plans into chaos around Australia and the world.Early today, at least 1200 flights have been cancelled out of Dubai International Airport -…
· Richard Wood