The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well-crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever-widening conflict that has engulfed the region.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Home Office reveals issue behind Oman rescue flight after delay

Defence Secretary John Healey is travelling to Cyprus

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Problems ‘getting passengers on board’ caused UK rescue flight to be delayed

Home Office minister Alex Norris said the Government-chartered plane would now leave Oman for the UK on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Senator Elizabeth Warren Warns Trump Has No Plan and Says US War Is Based on Lies, Risking Prolonged Conflict

Senator Elizabeth Warren exposes lack of strategy in Iran conflict after classified briefing. Over 150 casualties at Iranian school, 6 US service members dead. Congress debates War Powers Resolution.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5

WH Smith warns of potential impact of Middle East war on stores in the region

Shares fell in early trading in the City after chain said it was “mindful” of the impact from the conflict in Iran

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Iran fires its biggest barrage on Qatar, targets UAE in latest missile and drone strikes

The Iran war marked its sixth day with another round of strikes by Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, hundreds of ships have been stranded due to Tehran's threats to strike vessels in the Straight of Hormuz, affecting up to 20% of global oil trade.

Euronews · Mar 5

Australia secure second Group A win over Iran – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy scores brace with Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer also on scoresheet at sodden Gold Coast Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Trump pledged the ‘free flow of energy’ from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again

Solving the insurance and security issues is massive so long as Iran can still strike tankers.

Fortune · Mar 5

At least 200 dead in a Congo coltan mine collapse, authorities say, as rebels dispute toll

A mine collapse at Congo’s key Rubaya coltan site kills large numbers of miners, and officials and rebels sharply dispute the death toll

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Motoring groups accuse retailers of using conflict as an excuse to lift prices as Jim Chalmers asks ACCC to keep watch

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5