The British PM Keir Starmer has defended Britain's non-involvement in the strikes on Iran, by pointing to needing a sound legal basis for doing so. The question whether the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran are legal under international law has been side-stepped by Australian political leaders.

Much of the international legal community questions the American argument that it was done pre-emptively, to defend against any potential Iranian aggression. 

Onthe Breakfast Wrap we hear from an international legal scholar, the former British Ambassador to Iran and the Australian government. 

Then, a few days into this conflict, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert shares her shock at the start of hostilities and the death of the Ayatollah. 

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

The historic depositions of former US President Bill Clinton, and ex-US Secretary of State and first lady Hilary Clinton have been released. 

The pair gave separate depositions for hours before the House Oversight Committee as it probes the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. 

The Clintons have repeatedly said they had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. 

How do we create an inclusive society?

It's a question you've heard a lot on this program — and one that millions of Australians living with disability want answered.

Shane O'Reilly lived with cerebral palsy. When he left school, he was faced with limited options.

Older siblings Laura and Jordan O'Reilly wanted to build ways to show what Shane was capable of, and over the years have set up various organisations to promote skill-building, employment and independent living.

Guest: Laura O'Reilly, co-founder of Fighting Chance and Hire-Up

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves an enormous power vacuum in Iran.

What does the killing of Iran's Supreme leader and senior leaders mean for the people of Iran and the regime? 

• GUEST: Dr. Kylie Moore Gilbert, Research Fellow in Security Studies at Monash University 
• PRODUCER: Katie McAllister

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. has “the capability to go far longer ” than the projected four to five week time frame for its military operations against Iran.

His latest comments come as the U.S. and Israel have continued pounding Iran since killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.

Tehran and its allies have hit back against Israel, neighbouring Gulf states, and targets critical to the world’s production of oil and natural gas.

How soon could Australians feel the financial impacts of this conflict?

• GUEST: Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP

The Opposition suggests public mourning of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could be in breach of the law.

Plus, why the Opposition won't support a motion to censure Pauline Hanson.

• GUEST: James Paterson, Shadow Minister for Defence
• PRODUCER: Tom Crowley 

The US and Israeli military operation in the middle east continues with hundreds of people reported dead across Iran.

Iran has continued to launch missiles and drones against Persian Gulf countries while the US and Israel have hit thousands of targets inside Iran.

Meanwhile, a Cypriot government spokesperson says two drones heading for a British RAF base on the island were intercepted on Monday.

• Guest: Sir Richard Dalton, former British ambassador to Iran
• Producer: Pip Cook

Thousands of Australians have been left stranded by hostilities in the Middle East.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is trying to support Australians with regular travel advice updates and consular assistance but noting, quote, "there are limits to what any government can do in a fast-moving and uncertain environment".

• GUEST: Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
• PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended Britain's non-involvement in the strikes on Iran, by pointing to needing a sound legal basis for doing so. The question whether the joint U-S-Israeli strikes on Iran legal under international law has been side-stepped by Australian political leaders, while legal scholars debate it.US President Donald Trump has used the dismantling of Iran's military and nuclear capabilities as one justification, while Israel claims the attacks are a "pre-emptive" move against the regime.

• GUEST: Oona Hathaway is a Professor of International Law at Yale Law School and president-elect of the American Society of International Law
• PRODUCER: Brooke Young

The strikes on Iran and the wider regional conflict are driving up oil prices and throwing global shipping and freight operations into chaos.

The Iranian navy has warned cargo ships that the narrow Strait of Hormuz, that connects the Persian Gulf to the open sea, is closed.

At least three tankers have been damaged so far.  

• GUEST: Jason Miller, Professor of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University