By business reporter Jasper Wells with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Three ships travelling through the contested Strait of Hormuz have been hit, according to British maritime officials, with casualties reported. In this story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/oil-prices-spike-as-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz-hit/107055414 Share article Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked in recent days, British maritime officials said. The […]
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US Senate calls for Trump to end Iran war in bipartisan war resolutions vote
In short: (ABC-Australia) The US Senate has approved a war powers resolution seeking to block US military action against Iran, in its 10th vote to rebuke the Trump administration. The House approved the resolution earlier this month. What’s next? The resolution is largely symbolic and does not fully carry the force of law but reflects […]
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US House passes measure to halt Iran war in rare rebuke of Trump
By Elissa Steedman with wires https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/us-house-votes-directing-trump-to-end-war-in-iran/106757430 Share article The US House of Representatives has delivered President Donald Trump a rare rebuke, voting to halt military action in his war with Iran. It comes as Mr Trump suggests there could be progress in peace negotiations with Iran as soon as this weekend. Here’s what to know. […]
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Iran war boosts Beijing ahead of Trump-Xi summit in China, experts say
By Brad Ryan and Emilie Gramenz in Washington DC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/donald-trump-visits-china-for-summit-with-xi-jinping/106673264 (ABC- Australia) Analysts say the war in Iran has delivered some big strategic wins to China ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing. But Chinese President Xi Jinping also has strong incentives to work with his American counterpart to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Mr […]
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Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
In short: (ABC-Australia) A 15-point peace plan has been offered to Iran by intermediaries from Pakistan, as US President Donald Trump plans to deploy more troops to the Middle East. It’s expected that any talks between Iran and the US would face huge challenges, with it not being clear who in Iran’s government has the […]