PolicyForeign Affairs & SecurityIran sanctionsOpinionThe resurgence of open warfare in the Middle East exposes the increasing vulnerability of the Australian economy.Jennifer HewettColumnistNo one outside the US sharemarket still pays much attention to Donald Trump’s regular predictions that a great deal with Iran is imminent.But the president’s decision to again launch military strikes against Iran is a brutal reminder that risks of further escalation and wider conflagration aren’t contained after all.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In Foreign affairs & securityFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy