It's already been a deadly start to 2024 in the Middle East – and over the last week the crisis has escalated. After blaming Iran for the deaths of 3 American soldiers – the US has now struck back - hitting targets in Iraq and Syria linked to Iran's military and its affiliated militias. The US and UK have also launched a new series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
David Speers speaks to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the latest in the Middle East. On the couch is Samantha Maiden, Karen Middleton and Phil Coorey to discuss proposed changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts, a larger than expected fall in inflation and what it means for cost-of-living pressures. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Cathy Wilcox