Iran threatens complete closure of Hormuz Strait | Morning News Bulletin 23 March 2026

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.

Tributes for Indigenous leader and SBS Elder-in-residence, Aunty Rhoda Roberts; Australia pledges support in Strait of Hormuz; and in football, heartbreak for the Matildas as Japan secures its third Asian Cup.

Iran issues fresh threats as the US sends more marines to the region; consumer regulator to allow fuel companies to coordinate on fuel supplies; Australia's elite rowers ramp up preparations for Los Angeles Games.

South Australia goes to the polls; The UK to allow the US to use its airbases to target Iran; and in Rugby League, Brisbane has inflicted another second-half nightmare on the Storm.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks with her US counterpart on the war in the Middle East; Donald Trump calls NATO allies cowards; and in football, the Matildas make final preparations for tonight's AFC Asian Cup final.

In this bulletin, tropical Cyclone Narelle downgraded to a category 3, as major a flood warning is issued for Katherine, the federal government says Australia is providing sufficient support to the Middle East. And in football, FIFA says women's teams in world tournaments must have a female coach.

In this bulletin, fuel security payments to domestic oil refineries to be enhanced, the Prime Minister gets a poor reception at a Sydney Mosque. And in football, FIFA pushes a World Cup for peace in a world ravaged by war.