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Reports say the US, Iran and regional mediators are meeting to flesh out the terms of a 45-day ceasefire that could eventually lead to a permanent end to the conflict. The report by US-based agency Axios is yet to be verified by other outlets. US President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden ultimatum to rain “hell” on “crazy bastards” in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Iran, via a foreign ministry spokesperson, later rejected this ultimatum. It said the threat amounted to “an express public incitement for war crimes and crimes against humanity” and would retaliate in kind if its energy infrastructure was hit. Trump later told Fox News that there’s a “good chance” of a deal being reached, as negotiations were taking place. Iran’s parliament speaker warned that Trump’s “reckless moves” and rhetoric would mean “our whole region is going to burn”. New details have emerged of the daring rescue of a second airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down by Iran. This morning, Iran claimed the US had to bomb its own planes and personnel to “prevent embarrassment for President Trump.” Trump said he will hold a news conference at the Oval Office at 1pm on Monday (Tuesday AEDT).
Back home, Australia has locked in another month’s worth of fuel, as consumers and motorists brace for higher prices at the bowser and checkout. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the nation originally had supply until mid-April, but that had now been secured into May. Latest Posts 6.53pm Iran strikes US forces on Kuwaiti island By
US forces located on Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island were targeted by Iran, the spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a video statement shared by state media on Monday.
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