Trump backs off on US strikes on Iran energy plants for five days
Key Posts
Treasuries soar after Trump backs down on US strikes on Iran
Trump postpones US strikes on power plants for five days after talks with Iran
Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying
Starmer says no assessment that Iran is targeting Britain
Both pilots killed as Air Canada jet collides with fire truck on runway in New York airport
Mojtaba Khamenei injured and ‘not responding’
Advertisement
War in the Middle East: What you need to know
Welcome to our live coverage of the war in the Middle East. Here are the top stories we’re following:
- US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to marine traffic. He threatened to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure in an ultimatum expiring at 10.45am Tuesday (AEDT).
- Iran’s leaders issued defiant responses, saying the US was showing signs of “desperation”. They threatened to retaliate against American and Israeli power plants in the Middle East.
- Israel ordered its military to destroy all bridges over a major river in Lebanon’s south, a move the Lebanese president said is a “prelude to a ground invasion”.
- Two Iranian missiles hit towns in Israel’s south, wounding at least 115 people.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent floated the prospect of Iran’s Kharg Island export hub becoming a US asset.
- Australia may use its LNG and coal exports as leverage to help secure the flow of oil tankers from Asian allies.
1 / 6
Latest In Middle East
Fetching latest articles