US-Iran war live updates: Albanese holds telephone call with Chinese Premier as Donald Trump lashes Australia

Turkish media outlets are reporting three people have been killed in a shooting outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

At least one police officer was injured in the incident, which involved a gunfire exchange between police and the “assailants”, according to AP.

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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it will “deprive the US and its allies of the region’s oil and gas for years” if the US attacks power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen, AP is reporting.

US President Donald Trump previously threatened to target Iran’s power plants in response to the blockage of US and allied ships from going through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Gulf countries were also included in the IRGC’s line of fire, in a statement brodcast on several Iranian media outlets.

“We have exercised great restraint and had considerations in choosing retaliatory targets, but from now on all these considerations have been removed,” the statement said.

The British military says a projectile has hit another container ship in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, AP is reporting.

The incident occurred “in international waters” near the Iranian Kish Island, but no injuries were reported.

Anthony Albanese has spoken with his Chinese counterpart over the global energy crisis cause by the war in Iran.

The Prime Minister spoke with Premier Li Qiang of China on Tuesday, vowing to work together to support the Pacific’s energy security.

In a read out of the conversation, the pair agreed increased engagement was “central to a mature, stable and constructive relationship”.

“The two leaders discussed the importance of energy security in light of the current global challenges,” the read out stated.

“The Prime Minister and Premier Li agreed to increase government-to-government communication so that Australia and China are both working in support of regional energy security.

“The Prime Minister said he looked forward to visiting China for the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November in Shenzhen and to meeting Premier Li again then for the Annual Leaders Meeting.

“Engagement and dialogue between Australia and China at the highest levels are central to a mature, stable and constructive relationship.

“In Australia’s relationship with China, we will continue to cooperate where we can, disagree where we must and engage in the national interest.”

King Fahd Causeway, the only road linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, has been reopened to traffic after attack threats from Iran.

The bridge was closed for about five hours as a “precautionary measure” during attacks on nearby energey facilities.

Authorities confirmed vehicles could now cross the causeway, which comprises of a series of bridges that connect two Gulf Kingdoms.

Anthony Albanese has brought forward his visit to Singapore amid the urgency to secure Australia’s fuel supply in the wake of an Iran war-induced global energy crisis.

The Prime Minister will travel to the Asian nation on Thursday to hold bilateral talks with counterpart Lawrence Wong in a meeting which had been slated for later in the year.

Mr Albanese described the trip as an “important progression” after the regional leaders recently penned a joint commitment to keep fuel flowing between both countries and to work together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience.

While Australia is a reliable supplier of LNG to Singaporeans, we rely on our Asian neighbour for refined fuels.

“This will be important, and we’ll continue discussions on securing our trade in petrol, diesel and LNG,” he said.

“This is an important progression. I was due to go to Singapore this year. The truth is that it’s happening earlier than was intended.

“There are further discussions that we’re having on a regular basis while I’m in Canberra on the phone. But nothing beats a face-to-face engagement.”

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The Israel Defense Forces has warned Iranian train users to avoid using the mode of transport.

“For the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 21:00 Iran time, you refrain from using and traveling by train throughout Iran,” the statement on the military’s Farsi social media account reads.

“Your presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life.”

The warning comes after Donald Trump made theats to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed questions about US President Donald Trump’s criticisms of Australia’s response to the conflict in the Middle East.

The US President named Australia as part of a group of “unhelpful” nations withholding support in their strikes on Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Prime Minister would not be drawn during a press conference in Canberra on Tuesday, when asked “what help has Australia failed to provide?”

“Well, that’s not a question for me,” he responded.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese avoided questions regarding the risk to human life if US President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to destroy Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges.

“We want to see a de-escalation. We’ve called for that, we want to see clear objectives,” Mr Albanese said on Tuesday.

“The objectives that President Trump outlined at the beginning of the process have largely been achieved,” he added.

Anthony Albanese says work has been carried out by Government and the Australian public to ensure fuel security.

“Australia is facing a more uncertain world, and therefore the certainty of those clear, close relationships are more important than ever,” Mr Albanese said.

“We are currently in a secure position. However, engaging with our international partners is an important part of keeping our fuel supply flowing.”

The Prime Minister will travel to Singapore on Thursday, where he says he will have conversations

Energy Minister Chris Bower shared the latest numbers as of Tuesday morning.

NSW: 125 stations with no diesel, 34 with no fuel.

VIC: 40 stations with no diesel, 29 with no unleaded.

QLD: 34 stations with no diesel, 30 without unleaded.

SA: Seven stations with no diesel, five with no unleaded.

WA: 20 stations with no diesel, 32 with no unleaded.

TAS: Seven stations with no unleaded, two with no unleaded.

NT: Four stations with no diesel and four with no unleaded.

ACT: Four stations with no diesel, one with no unleaded.

Mr Bowen said that now there are 241 stations around Australia with no diesel, 3 per cent of all stations. He added that Australia now has stocks of 39 days for petrols, 30 days of jet fuel, and 29 days worth of diesel.