Trump's 'beautiful armada': is now his moment to strike Iran?

Donald Trump calls it a ‘beautiful armada’: an American aircraft carrier group now pointing its missiles directly at Iran. That means now is the moment the president must either back down or come good on his threats to strike the regime that oppresses its people and promises to wipe out the Great Satans, Israel and  America. But will Trump actually strike - and how would Iran’s terror proxies, Hezbollah and the Houthis, react?

Donald Trump calls it a ‘beautiful armada’: an American aircraft carrier group now pointing its missiles directly at Iran. But will Trump actually strike - and how would Iran’s terror proxies, Hezbollah and the Houthis, react?

Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app.

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

Donald Trump calls it a &lsquo;beautiful armada&rsquo;: an American aircraft carrier group now pointing its missiles directly at Iran. But will Trump actually strike - and how would Iran&rsquo;s terror proxies, Hezbollah and the Houthis, react?
Read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/"> website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

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. 

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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, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
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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, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front

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;
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.

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.

How Hezbollah and the Houthis will react to a Trump Iran strike

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Vice Admiral Mark Hammond new Australian Defence Force Chief

 Anthony Albanese announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as Chief of the Defence Force, and Hammond said the Navy is ready and able to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz if requested by the United States.

Anthony Albanese announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as Chief of the Defence Force, and Hammond said the Navy is ready and able to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz if requested by the United States.

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Anthony Albanese appoints Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, as new defence chief

Warships await strait’s battle of the blockades

Trump blasts Pope, NATO, says Iran 'in very bad shape'

Anthony Albanese announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as Chief of the Defence Force, and Hammond said the Navy is ready and able to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz if requested by the United States.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/defence/new-chief-of-defence-to-be-announced-by-anthony-albanese-amid-fuel-offensive/news-story/f3d1277b1c8785b19ce1cc0379ba43ee">Anthony Albanese appoints Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, as new defence chief</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/warships-await-straits-battle-of-the-blockades/news-story/42c0ef540162f026ec0b96750332da2d">Warships await strait&rsquo;s battle of the blockades</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/trump-says-us-to-blockade-hormuz-iran-speaker-warns-of-even-bigger-lesson/live-coverage/1b0a32ab209287b6920dfbff7daf0777#:~:text=Trump%20blasts%20Pope%2C%20NATO%2C%20says%20Iran%20%27in%20very%20bad%20shape%27">Trump blasts Pope, NATO, says Iran 'in very bad shape'</a>

We're ready for the Gulf, says new defence boss

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Jackie O's $82m lawsuit, Kyle Sandilands court date & Chris Bowen's media trap

Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, Steve Jackson reveals today. Plus, how Seven’s Liam Bartlett successfully got cranky Energy Minister Chris Bowen dancing to his tune. Jacko is with us for all the latest Media Diary news. 

Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, Steve Jackson reveals today. Plus, how Seven’s Liam Bartlett successfully got cranky Energy Minister Chris Bowen dancing to his tune. Jacko is with us for all the latest Media Diary news. 

Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Jackie O claims bosses ignored her cries for help

Which Nine stars will follow Stefanovic to ARN? 

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

Busted-up radio duo Kyle and Jackie O will appear in court on the same day, <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/steve-jackson">Steve Jackson</a> reveals today. Plus, how Seven&rsquo;s Liam Bartlett successfully got cranky Energy Minister Chris Bowen dancing to his tune. Jacko is with us for all the latest Media Diary news.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/kyle-and-jackie-o-at-war-as-radio-star-claims-bosses-ignored-her-cries-for-help-for-six-months/news-story/92c12285d47e42e2089d4f68910053f0">Jackie O claims bosses ignored her cries for help</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/stefanovic-heading-for-the-exit-at-nine-but-who-will-follow-him-radio-giant-poaching-raid-revealed/news-story/bfdf5e959a8619fe73b9f6c588c65735">Which Nine stars will follow Stefanovic to ARN?&nbsp;</a>
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Jackie O’s claim - and why Chris Bowen fell into Liam Bartlett’s trap

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Why Tehran is the Must-Watch Spy Thriller | The Front Podcast with Hedley Thomas

It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.

It’s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV’s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

It&rsquo;s the show Hedley Thomas and wife Ruth Mathewson can agree on: Apple TV&rsquo;s Tehran - the spy thriller with a big human heart. The action is relentless, the protagonist gorgeous, and the storylines are eerily reflective of events playing out in the Middle East conflict.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

The hot Mossad spy drama Hedley Thomas is hooked on

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How Hezbollah and the Houthis will react to a Trump Iran strike

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