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The Japanese-owned Iron Maiden will be the first known ship to dock in Australia after it was stranded in the Persian Gulf when the US and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28. Source link

The federal government will temporarily restrict some Iranian visitor visa holders currently outside Australia from entering the country for six months. Source link

The focus of the Middle East war shifts to Lebanon as Israel plans to occupy southern parts of the country. Source link

The US president suggests a mystery gift “worth a tremendous amount” is aiding diplomatic efforts to end the war, and comes as he reportedly prepares to send a major airborne force to the region. Source link

A former Iranian environment boss says strikes, and threatened strikes, on energy and water facilities across the Middle East are on a scale never seen before. Source link

Israel’s defence minister has announced plans for his country’s military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border — known as the Blue Line — to the Litani River. Source link

A key factor for shares, bonds, commodities and currencies remains consistently unchanged — the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed. Source link

Amid war and repression, Iranians cling to hope with the celebration of Nowruz, the pre-Islamic tradition symbolising renewal. Source link

An attempted attack on a US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean by Iran shows Tehran can launch missiles as far as 4,000km, raising concerns European cities are in reach. Source link

Japan’s government releases a statement assuring people there is no issue with supply and no need to stock up, despite “reports and social media posts regarding the distribution of toilet paper”. Source link