What's corroborated

Albanese spoke positively about 'middle powers' forging new areas of cooperation amid tumultuous global geopolitical circumstances.

Albanese and Singapore's counterpart Lawrence Wong signed an agreement to keep supplies of fuel and liquid natural gas flowing between the two countries.

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong said it was 'disappointing' that US and Iran peace talks had failed.

The assault prompted Iranian officials to warn Tehran could withdraw from the ceasefire agreed with the US this week.

Israel stepped up attacks after the ceasefire, including into very built-up areas.

Albanese confirmed Australia's military surveillance aircraft would remain in the region for at least another month beyond its initial deployment.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon and raised concern over its intensified military campaign on Beirut and the country's south after the ceasefire in the Middle East.

The UN Security Council has delayed a vote on the use of force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until next week.

Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate a private Mass on Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries.

Sir Richard Knighton rejected criticism that the military was ill-prepared for conflict in Iran, stating the UK had built up its posture over weeks.

Sir Richard Knighton, head of Britain's armed forces, said the first US bombers arrived at RAF Fairford and missions are expected within days.

Protests are planned at RAF Fairford by groups including CND, Drone Wars UK, and Oxfordshire Peace Campaign, opposing the use of the base for US attacks on Iran.

Preparations for the UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales are being sped up for potential deployment to the Middle East, with readiness reduced to five days.

The rescue operation involved a fierce firefight and damaged helicopters.

Israel says it targeted them in air strikes.

The president postponed his deadline for attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure.

The warplane's pilot was successfully extracted by US personnel later that day.

A missing US pilot was shot down over southern Iran.

At the same time, several merchant ships are reported to have been attacked or forced to turn around.

Trump wrote that President Xi is very happy the Strait of Hormuz is open or rapidly opening.

The U.S. is asking and in some cases 'demanding' support from allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. has achieved a 'dominant victory' in the war against Iran.

A clear sign, according to the think tank, is the events around the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump has advocated for a diplomatic end to the war.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Israel is 'waiting for the green light from the US' to 'complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty'.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said 'we have all the time in the world and we’re not anxious for a deal'.

Funding for many programs is being reduced as donors redirect funds to defense.

Some routes had to be rerouted, causing additional costs.

WFP's shipping costs increased by 18 percent since the attacks began.

Even before the war, the world was in a 'perfect storm' with famine at record levels.

The total number of people suffering from acute food shortages would exceed the current record of 319 million.

An additional 45 million people could face acute hunger due to rising food, oil and transport prices if the war continues into June.

Six members of the Iranian women's football squad were granted humanitarian visas in Australia.

Former Iranian diplomat Mohammad Pournajaf defected and was granted asylum in Australia.

In August 2025, Australia expelled Tehran's ambassador.

The Iranian Australian Monarchist Association said promoting the campaign raised significant legal and national security concerns.

Iranian embassies abroad, including in Sri Lanka, have also shared messages promoting the campaign.

Iran's 'Janfada' campaign was launched last month amid concerns the US could launch a ground operation against the regime.

In November 2024, the federal government listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The Australian federal police are investigating the matter.

Under Australian law, it is an offence to enter a foreign country intending to engage in hostile activity unless serving in armed forces, and to recruit a person to join the Iranian military or an organisation engaged in hostile activities.

The message caused alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closed down.

The message was removed after questions were sent to the embassy.

The embassy's website and Telegram channel posted a message instructing people on how to register for the voluntary 'Janfada' program.

Tehran's embassy in Canberra is promoting a recruitment drive for a paramilitary campaign to defend Iran from US forces.

There is a risk that the conflict in the Middle East spreads.

Nearly 2,000 flights per week are now flying over Afghanistan, about five times more than a year ago.

Former UK PM John Major condemned the war as illegal and criticized Trump's handling.

Sir Simon Gass was the UK government's representative in Iran between 2009 and 2011.

A former British ambassador, Sir Simon Gass, has disputed Donald Trump's claim that the war in Iran achieved regime change.