Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe Middle East ceasefire looks more fragile after fresh strikes between the US and Iran.Updated June 29, 2026 — 6:10am,first published 6:08amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:13Socceroos prepare for Egypt clashVideo icon0:28Russell wins the Austrian GPVideo icon1:22Stokes takes a wicket moments after retirementVideo icon0:38Stokes announces his retirementAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe