Iran appoints former Revolutionary Guards commander to key role | Morning News Bulletin 25 March 2026

In this bulletin, Iran appoints a new security chief; Pakistan says it is ready to host talks between Iran and the US aimed at ending the war; and in sport, Australia's edition of the King's Baton officially unveiled ahead of the Commonwealth Games

Australia and the E-U sign deals on trade - and defence cooperation; An Iranian group claims responsibility for an ambulance attack in London; Australia's Talia Gibson ends her impressive run at the Miami Open.

The coalition calls for additional action as more petrol stations run out of fuel; Iran denies US claims it's in talks to end the war in the Middle East; Cricket Australia still committed to the expansion of the Big Bash League.

In this bulletin, Iran denies Donald Trump's talks to end the war in the Middle East; Emergency action announced to protect truck drivers from rising petrol costs; and in football, Socceroos Ajdin Hrustic says qualifying for the World Cup earlier than last time is a double-edged sword

The International Energy Agency urges Australia to calm down over fuel supply worries; A snap probe called into the grocery supply chain amid fuel price pain; Awer Mabil back in the Socceroos setup - and here to help.

Tensions escalate between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz; New South Wales rejects work from home calls to ease demand on fuel supplies; The Matildas already looking ahead to their next international games in April.

In this bulletin, Iran responds to Donald Trump's ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz; One Nation projected to win at least one lower-house seat in South Australia; and in rugby league, Parramatta Eels defeat Dragons after controversial penalty try.

Pauline Hanson says One Nation's performance

Dozens injured in Iranian strikes on southern Israel; South Australia's Premier promises to work with rivals in the interests of voters; and in tennis, Alex de Minaur has been defeated at the Miami Open.

Dozens injured in Iranian strikes on southern Israel; South Australia's Premier promises to work with rivals in the interests of voters; and in tennis, Alex de Minaur has been defeated at the Miami Open.