Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the Pentagon warns clearing mines could take six months.

The US-Iran conflict may be on hold for now, but finding a way out of the impasse could force the US president to consider unpalatable options.

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard took over two ships in the waterway amid continued deadlock over efforts to end the two-month war.

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The departure of the navy chief who last October mentioned “ambiguities” in the AUKUS pact is suspected to stem from disagreements over submarine building.

In the first public revolt from within government ranks, backbencher Jonathan Brash said he was “fed up to the back teeth of this psychodrama in Westminster”.

A pilot has been rescued after his plane hit power lines in Los Angeles and crashed into a car park.

Despite a ceasefire extension, Iran has attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US president said he had acceded to a request from Pakistani mediators to maintain the fragile truce as officials grappled with mixed messages from Iran.

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Donald Trump has announced he is extending the ceasefire with Iran.

The move appears to be a pitch to the president’s vanity to get the US back on Kyiv’s side.

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An explosive article about FBI director Kash Patel’s alleged drinking exploits – which he strongly denies – has raised fresh questions about the conduct of some others at Donald Trump’s side.

US Indo-Pacific commander Samuel Paparo said submarine rotations to HMAS Stirling could begin immediately, appearing to dispel claims that Australia is behind on preparatory work.

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Prosecutors believe the chatbot advised what type of gun and ammunition to use before the deadly shooting, sparking a rare criminal investigation into the AI app.

US President Donald Trump warns if a deal with Iran is not reached soon, US military action could restart.

Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher, appointed to lift lagging submarine production, acknowledged the construction rate was “still not where it needs to be” to meet AUKUS commitments.

Iran is willing to compromise on its nuclear enrichment program, but it will not agree to give up its medium-range ballistic missiles or its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz.