More Iranian women football players to leave Australia | Midday News Bulletin 15 March 2026

Concern remains for Iran's women's footballers; The Australian government rejects an informal request from the US for a ship in the Strait of Hormuz; Australia's women's rugby side win - but still lose - at the Seven Series in the US.

In today's bulletin, Three more members of Iran's women's football team who were granted asylum in Australia return to Iran; St Patrick's Day celebrated with parades, music and dance; and in sport, Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancelled due to war in the Middle East.

In today's bulletin, Donald Trump calls on countries to send ships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open; Australia has less than 30 days of jet fuel; and in football, Matildas to face China in Asian Cup semi-finals.

Donald Trump declares the price of oil will soon fall after the US attack on Kharg Island; More rain predicted as the Northern Territory endures a flood emergency; Aryna Sabalenka's winning run continues.

President Trump says the US has bombed military targets at a key Iranian oil depot; A New South Wales town runs out of fuel amid supply shortage fears; and in sport, the Matildas celebrate their Asian Cup win against North Korea.

Six U-S service members confirmed killed in a plane crash in Iraq; The Federal Government recalls all non-essential Australian officials from Lebanon; and in sport, the Matildas progress to the Asian Cup semi-final.

A man suspected of driving a vehicle into a synagogue in the US state of Michigan shot dead , The opposition urges faster action to secure Australia's fuel supply, Iran's men's football team says only FIFA can determine participation in the upcoming World Cup

Australia's Resources Minister flies to Japan to meet with counterparts over fuel supply as new measures announced, Israel's Prime Minister alludes to imminent plans to kill Iran's new Supreme Leader, The Matildas bid for World Cup qualification tonight, as they face North Korea in the quarter finals of the Asian Cup.

Australia directs non-essential officials in Israel and the United Arab Emirates to leave; Iran's new Supreme Leader issues his first statement after reports he was injured in strikes; and in football, Matildas' Haley Raso and Steph Catley won't play against North Korea at the Women's Asian Cup tonight.

The Iranian President outlines Iran's conditions for the end of the war in the Middle East, Police discover two bodies in search for backpackers missing in floodwater, Roosters player Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday’s match against South Sydney Rabbitohs.