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Israel strikes Iran's largest gas field in the Persian Gulf sends oil prices soaring.

Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer and Coalition economic spokesperson, critiques government spending and tax settings. He discusses the RBA rate rise, household mortgage pain and inflation pressures. Conversations cover targeted cost-of-living relief, capital gains tax debate and whether policy changes will ease housing supply.

Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, briefly outlines R&D reform and fuel stock measures. Angus Taylor, Opposition Leader, critiques government handling of fuel supply and cost pressures. They discuss rising fuel prices, possible interest rate moves and whether Australia should boost refining and intervene in fuel distribution.

Barbara Miller, a Washington-based reporter covering international security, discusses the Strait of Hormuz being declared unsafe. She outlines US appeals for international assistance. She covers proposed escort plans, criticism of the US response, and Iran’s diplomatic posture on safe passage.

Iran's new supreme leader has indicated Iran will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz and keep attacking neighbouring Gulf countries. 

Iran strikes shipping in the Straight of Hormuz as the International Energy Agency agrees to the largest release of emergency oil stocks in history.

With war raging in the Middle East, The Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks to AM about the impact on the Australian economy. 

Hadi (Hardy) Karimi, Brisbane-based human rights activist, urges protection for players and highlights safety concerns. Tony Burke, Australian Home Affairs Minister, explains rapid visa processing and secure relocations. They discuss the five Iranian women who fled their minders, community efforts to shelter the team, and how authorities handled overnight protection and paperwork.

A thick blanket of black smoke engulfs Tehran... its oil facilities under attack as the regime gets close to choosing a new Supreme Leader.

Iran has launched a fresh wave of strikes across the gulf states in the last few hours, triggering emergency warnings in some of the region's biggest cities.