A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has crumbled, with the US announcing plans to “guard” the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The development was among the top stories tracked in Australian live news coverage by both The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, reflecting global alarm at an escalation that could disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The Australian Prime Minister was also expected to deliver a major speech on artificial intelligence policy, but geopolitical tensions dominated the headlines.
US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses; US to ‘Guard’ Strait of Hormuz
