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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.

A mercy flight brings relieved Australians back from the Middle East but thousands more face a nervous wait to get home.

Donald Trump confirms a 'substantial attack' on a meeting of Iranian leaders gathering to elect a new Supreme Leader.

Donald Trump warns Iran the 'big wave' is coming as the conflict widens with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging fire.

Iran launches attacks across the Middle East as it vows retribution for the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

Nine childcare services that failed to lift standards by the federal government's deadline are now in a process that could end with their taxpayer funding being cut.