"His future as President politically rests on what happens, really, in the next 48 hours."

US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum that could end the war with Iran, but how likely is it to actually work?

Today, Senior Fellow at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney walks us through what the next few days of this conflict could look like both in the region, and further abroad.

🗞️ HEADLINES

• Trump has has threatened to target Iran's power plants if they don't reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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• SA's Labor wins the state election by a large majority but One Nation makes inroads
• Ex cyclone Narelle to head across the WA border today leaving damage and flooding in Qld and the NT
• The Guthrie siblings make a new plea to find their missing mother Nancy
• Thousands turn out to support the Matildas at a fan event after the 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup final
• Brooklyn Beckham is reportedly in talks with Hulu for a series starring he and wife Nicola

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🎙️ CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy

Guest: Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow, United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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