Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran
Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.
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US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal
Peace prospects remain uncertain as Iran denies Donald Trump's claims it's agreed to nuclear inspections "to infinity" as well as the fate of its frozen assets.
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Iran sanctions waived, Trump will ‘do what I have to’
While JD Vance is touting progress in negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump has declared he "will do what I have to do" if Iran doesn't stick to the agreement.
US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.
Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks
In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.
Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms
The US and Iran are holding talks about Iran's nuclear program as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds maritime drills.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Tensions are soaring ahead of talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Make nuclear deal or fear ‘far worse’, Trump warns Iran
Donald Trump says a "massive armada" is bound for Iran, which must make a nuclear deal, while Iran's foreign minister says the nation's armed forces are ready.
Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes
The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.
‘Fight Labor’: Libs urge unity after Hastie resignation
Liberals are being warned from within that they could lose seats if internal rifts aren't put to bed following the front bench resignation of Andrew Hastie.
Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful
Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.
Nationals vow to take nuclear policy to next election
David Littleproud has detailed the four key policies that led to the Nationals splitting from the Liberals, as he vows to take nuclear to the next election.
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All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
Strikes set back Iran nuclear program ‘up to two years’
The US strike on Iranian facilities set back the nation's nuclear program by up to two years, the Pentagon says in contrast to an earlier leaked assessment.
Iran signals openness to transfers of uranium abroad
An Iranian representative reportedly says the country's stocks of enriched uranium could be transferred elsewhere as part of a deal with the United States.
Iran’s Khamenei claims victory after truce with Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has claimed victory over Israel and says his country "delivered a hand slap to America's face".
Trump glories in Iran truce despite doubt over damage
President Donald Trump claims the US joining Israel's strikes on Iran was a major victory and insists the damage to Tehran's nuclear program was "very severe".
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump insists the Israel-Iran ceasefire is "in effect" after briefly faltering, and he's scolded Israel in particular for launching strikes.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
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‘You worry’: fears in Iranian community after bombing
Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.
‘Tehran will burn’, Israel warns Iran after attacks
Iran has targeted Israel with waves of long-range missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear sites.
Mideast war fears rise as Israel attacks Iran’s capital
Iran has vowed revenge after Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in the country amid rising tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Rainbow Warrior in NZ return, 40 years after bombing
Greenpeace Aotearoa say they will use the return of the Rainbow Warrior to campaign against the New Zealand government's "war on nature".
Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour
US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.
Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash
Iran and the US are holding their fourth round of nuclear talks as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East.
A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb
Voters rejected a plan to build seven nuclear reactors, but some experts say the technology's role in cutting emissions means it can't be ruled out.