The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Motjabah Khameini reportedly elected new supreme leader of Iran

Reports are emerging that the so-called Assembly of Experts has elected a new supreme leader: Motjabah Khameini, the son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khemenei.

Reports are emerging that the so-called Assembly of Experts has elected a new supreme leader: Motjabah Khameini, the son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khemenei.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Iran’s ‘new leader’ is the Ayatollah’s son

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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz amid conflict with United States, Israeli forces

Iranian rockets on one side, Houthi terrorists on the other - the Arabian peninsula has suddenly become the flashpoint we all need to know about, because its waterways determine everything from petrol and grocery prices to inflation bills and when your new sofa is going to arrive.

Iranian rockets on one side, Houthi terrorists on the other - the Arabian peninsula has suddenly become the flashpoint we all need to know about, because its waterways determine everything from petrol and grocery prices to inflation bills and when your new sofa is going to arrive. But is this a real threat - and when will everything go back to normal? Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart is here. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Follow our Middle East live blog here

Read more of our coverage on the Middle East:

How Donald Trump rewrote the rules of war with his Iran campaign

Defence taskforce on standby for Middle East evacuations

Trump defends his record and vows to overcome tariff setback in fiery speech

Cameron Stewart: How Israel’s enemies helped it dominate the Middle East

Asian economies brace for deep economic pain as Iran war threatens oil supply

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Iranian rockets on one side, Houthi terrorists on the other - the Arabian peninsula has suddenly become the flashpoint we all need to know about, because its waterways determine everything from petrol and grocery prices to inflation bills and when your new sofa is going to arrive. But is this a real threat - and when will everything go back to normal? Chief international correspondent Cameron Stewart is here. Watch this episode on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
Follow our Middle East live blog <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-war-latest-us-deploys-more-troops-to-the-middle-east-as-conflict-widens/live-coverage/3ba2fbd035dc69bda5e313b64844040a">here</a>
Read more of our coverage on the Middle East:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/how-donald-trump-rewrote-the-rules-of-war-with-his-iran-campaign/news-story/31c42b65b80cba97d1e77b78921e2561">How Donald Trump rewrote the rules of war with his Iran campaign</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/defence/defence-taskforce-on-standby-for-middle-east-evacuations/news-story/9cf2efa64fc4fd79d77c6149b35dbdf7">Defence taskforce on standby for Middle East evacuations</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trump-defends-his-record-and-vows-to-overcome-tariff-setback-in-fiery-speech/news-story/20058039937d0d5782ac29a62bfb1acb">Trump defends his record and vows to overcome tariff setback in fiery speech</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/how-israels-enemies-helped-it-dominate-the-middle-east/news-story/c0b3eebc24510fdd3031e45105154b70">Cameron Stewart: How Israel&rsquo;s enemies helped it dominate the Middle East</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/asian-economies-brace-for-deep-economic-pain-as-iran-war-threatens-oil-supply/news-story/99d60f8de8c4f2e8d853433aa2b4cab9">Asian economies brace for deep economic pain as Iran war threatens oil supply</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.

Can Iran really close the Persian Gulf? 

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What should I do about flight bookings for Qatar, Etihad, Emirates and Qantas through Dubai, Doha and the Middle East? 

As the Gulf airlines - Etihad, Emirates and Qatar - reel from Iranian attacks across the Persian Gulf, travellers and expats are stranded and looking for answers. 

As the Gulf airlines - Etihad, Emirates and Qatar - reel from Iranian attacks across the Persian Gulf, travellers and expats are stranded and looking for answers. Today - what’s causing the uncertainty, and the scenarios that could see the chaos stretch for months or years.

Follow our live blog here.

Read more on this developing story:

Gulf states in race against time to repel Iran’s counterattack

Sydney mayor backs Shi’ite memorial for ‘martyred’ Ayatollah Khamenei, lashes Chris Minns

The case for cautious optimism in Trump’s war against Iran

How will the war in Iran end? The scenarios explained

Dubai travel warnings: What to do if your flight is cancelled or you’re stranded

As the Gulf airlines - Etihad, Emirates and Qatar - reel from Iranian attacks across the Persian Gulf, travellers and expats are stranded and looking for answers. Today - what&rsquo;s causing the uncertainty, and the scenarios that could see the chaos stretch for months or years.
Follow our live blog <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-war-latest-us-deploys-more-troops-to-the-middle-east-as-conflict-widens/live-coverage/3ba2fbd035dc69bda5e313b64844040a">here</a>.
Read more on this developing story:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/gulf-states-in-race-against-time-to-repel-irans-counterattack/news-story/333e7e7a1dd339c7cc66de3b89241d60">Gulf states in race against time to repel Iran&rsquo;s counterattack</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/sydney-mayor-backs-shiite-memorial-for-martyred-ayatollah-khamenei-lashes-chris-minns/news-story/94a0afcf4c8984d8dc7b3cf793fb444f">Sydney mayor backs Shi&rsquo;ite memorial for &lsquo;martyred&rsquo; Ayatollah Khamenei, lashes Chris Minns</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/the-case-for-cautious-optimism-in-trumps-war-against-iran/news-story/7009b6494bd006947e5a108ceacd9850">The case for cautious optimism in Trump&rsquo;s war against Iran</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/how-will-the-war-in-iran-end-the-scenarios-explained/news-story/11251aa3cad3fe7f4060677dff257b68">How will the war in Iran end? The scenarios explained</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/dubai-travel-warnings-what-to-do-if-your-flight-is-cancelled-or-youre-stranded/news-story/a9c396cc77c705bae3624bfd82237584">Dubai travel warnings: What to do if your flight is cancelled or you&rsquo;re stranded</a>

When will flights go back to normal? 

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Gun reform, the Tampa, and the GST: inside the Howard years with Paul Kelly

From wearing a bulletproof vest to the ‘We will decide who comes to this country’ speech, John Howard’s prime ministership, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, had mistakes and triumphs aplenty - and today Australia’s most experienced political journo, Paul Kelly, is here to reflect on today’s lessons from a remarkable story of leadership.

From wearing a bulletproof vest to the ‘We will decide who comes to this country’ speech, John Howard’s prime ministership, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, had mistakes and triumphs aplenty - and today Australia’s most experienced political journo, Paul Kelly, is here to reflect on today’s lessons from a remarkable story of leadership. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel.

Follow our Middle East live blog here

Read more of our coverage on the Middle East:

Australians stranded in Middle East as main evacuation route collapses

‘Several’ US fighter jets crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict

Ali Khamenei ‘will not be mourned’: Anthony Albanese condemns Iranian regime after Iran strikes

Cost of war: US and Israel hit more than 2000 Iranian targets with relatively minimal counter-hits

Khamenei’s death closes a painful chapter for my parents and other 1979 revolutionaries

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

From wearing a bulletproof vest to the &lsquo;We will decide who comes to this country&rsquo; speech, John Howard&rsquo;s prime ministership, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, had mistakes and triumphs aplenty - and today Australia&rsquo;s most experienced political journo, Paul Kelly, is here to reflect on today&rsquo;s lessons from a remarkable story of leadership.&nbsp;<a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">Watch</a> this episode on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&amp;list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
Follow our Middle East live blog <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-live-updates-iran-fires-missiles-at-us-aircraft-carrier-nine-dead-in-israel-as-tehran-vows-to-avenge-khamenei/live-coverage/f59dd60742423b07f1a82960563b7496">here</a>
Read more of our coverage on the Middle East:
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/australians-stranded-in-middle-east-as-main-evacuation-route-collapses/news-story/1fc4f1757924f65a1f6e19a234d94e07">Australians stranded in Middle East as main evacuation route collapses</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/middle-east-live-updates-iran-fires-missiles-at-us-aircraft-carrier-nine-dead-in-israel-as-tehran-vows-to-avenge-khamenei/live-coverage/f59dd60742423b07f1a82960563b7496">&lsquo;Several&rsquo; US fighter jets crash in Kuwait amid Iran conflict</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/khamenei-will-not-be-mourned-anthony-albanese-condemns-iranian-regime-after-iran-strikes/news-story/c1d44cb79a0d3589a172d610540796de">Ali Khamenei &lsquo;will not be mourned&rsquo;: Anthony Albanese condemns Iranian regime after Iran strikes</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/cost-of-war-us-and-israel-hit-more-than-1000-iranian-targets-with-relatively-minimal-counterhits/news-story/47b5090fedc4ab8c291dfb1fa2cc5baf">Cost of war: US and Israel hit more than 2000 Iranian targets with relatively minimal counter-hits</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/khameneis-death-closes-a-painful-chapter-for-my-parents-and-other-1979-revolutionaries/news-story/cad7e4a7a857adfce4d55844be8655ae">Khamenei&rsquo;s death closes a painful chapter for my parents and other 1979 revolutionaries</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

The ruthless brilliance of John Howard, with Paul Kelly

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Iran’s ‘new leader’ is the Ayatollah’s son

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