After the failed peace talks between the US and Iran, Donald Trump is now planning to use US navy ships to blockade Iranian ports.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed his military will continue to strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite agreeing to enter into peace negotiations with the Lebanese government.

The ceasefire agreement in the Middle East is looking tenuous this evening, after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of civilians.

The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed at the last minute to a two-week ceasefire, but it seems the three nations have differing ideas about the terms of the truce.

Australia's most famous modern day soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been charged with murder after an investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Iran is vowing to retaliate if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened by tomorrow.

In his first address to the nation since the start of the war in Iran, the US President Donald Trump has claimed the military operation has been a major success.

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is to address the nation this evening to outline what the government is doing to ease the effects of the fuel crisis and to urge Australians to play their part in protecting supplies.

Iran is warning the United States that if ground troops enter the war in Iran none will return home alive.

After the biggest manhunt in Victorian history, police have shot dead fugitive Dezi Freeman who was wanted for killing two police officers last year.