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A photo released by the provincial water authority, which described it as a water tank. The image’s location and timing was verified by the Times. 

Analysis suggests precision US strikes on Iranian water facility

It is unclear if the US intentionally struck the water facilities or knew what was in the buildings.

  • Christoph Koettl and Christiaan Triebert

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US President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House.

Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait

The two countries still appear to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict.

  • Humeyra Pamuk, Katharine Jackson, Parisa Hafezi and Yomna Ehab
US president Donald Trump is stuck in a rut on Iran, with his rhetoric failing to move the dial on an outcome.

Deal or no deal? Trump searches for Iran off-ramp to end ‘hurting stalemate’

Operation Epic Fury has been militarily successful but securing a settlement, a peace deal or even just a framework agreement has been less of a triumph.

  • Michael Koziol
An Iranian man rides his motorcycle past a boat at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran reportedly offers deal to US to reopen strait and delay nuclear talks

The plan calls for extending the ceasefire so the US and Iran can work towards a permanent end to the fighting, according to news organisation Axios.

  • Jon Herskovitz and Steve Holland
A bulk carrier sits anchored at Muscat, Oman, about 200 kilometres south of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump’s Iran war has inflamed bitter rivalries that will shake the world

Even if the US president immediately pulls out of his war on Iran, he will leave behind tensions that are likely to destabilise energy security and global trade for years.

  • Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Its seven emirates united 50 years ago. Now the UAE faces its biggest challenge yet

The UAE has had to defend against a barrage of attacks from Iran, and not only on Dubai. Why? And what are the United Arab Emirates anyway?

  • Angus Holland and Felicity Lewis
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The Persian Gulf relies on nearly 450 facilities to turn seawater into drinking water. They are now under threat.

Saudi Arabia could be seven days away from chaos if Iran’s water war hits home

While attacks on energy supplies are in the spotlight, there are fears that damage to other critical infrastructure could trigger a water emergency for millions.

  • David Rundell
Trump called time on nuclear talks with the Iranian regime.

A seven-page proposal was on the table. Then Trump learnt a tantalising fact

For months before Saturday’s strike on Iran, politicians and analysts argued about the country’s nuclear capability. Trump cut through them.

  • Michael Koziol
The US-led attack on Tehran has put Australia’s nuclear safety watchdog on alert.

Australia’s nuclear emergency centre ‘on alert’ after Iran attack

The Melbourne-based nuclear incident room monitors global radiation threats and can model how radioactive material could spread.

  • Annika Smethurst
A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in the background as Emirates planes are parked at Dubai International Airport on Sunday.

Logistical nightmare unfolds for thousands of Australian travellers

The disruption left many Australians stuck in airports abroad, while travel plans for those departing Australia have been upended as the conflict rages.

  • Chris Zappone