The US has torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing dozens; Hundreds of Australians from the UAE arrive home on special flights; and in sport, Iranian players emotional, ahead of tonight's Women's Asian Cup game against the Matildas.

Israel and the US continue to strike targets as Iran appoints a new leader; Australia sending additional crisis consular support to the Middle East; Renowned sports commentator Dennis Cometti has died.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lays out the rationale for pre-emptive strikes on Iran, Police kill an alleged armed intruder in Sydney, The Matildas say their hearts go out to Iran's team ahead of their clash at the Asia Cup.

Australia's Defence Minister confirms the nation is not a participant in the US-led war against Iran, The government under pressure to return Australians stranded across the Middle East, FIFA world cup bosses face a tough dilemma over Iran's ability to compete in the US based tournament

Donald Trump says he won't rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran; The PM says Australia's ability to provide consular assistance to citizens in Iran is extremely limited; and in sport, Australia's women's football team prepares to face Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.

Middle East conflict spreads to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade blows Opposition welcomes Israel and America's war on Iran Hannah Green becomes third player to win the HSBC Women's World Championship twice.

Donald Trump says the US strikes on Iran could last up to four weeks, Australians stranded in the Middle East as regional air spaces remain closed, Praise for Alyssa Healy as she ends her one-day international career.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks after the decapitation strike on the Ayatollah... a man drowns in flooding in South Australia... and the Matildas defeat the Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup.

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates Australia's support for United States military action; And in sport, the situation in the Middle East sending ripple effects across the sporting landscape.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.