On the weekend, Iran attacked Israel directly for the first time, launching 300 drones and missiles. Nearly all were intercepted - but there's a real chance the attack could develop into a major conflict, drawing in countries like the US.

Peter Hartcher, Political Editor and International Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, talks to Sean Aylmer about the current state of global politics, what it all means for the US, and the impact on Australia.