Three hit in Sydney shootings + Why Trump can’t escape Israel-Iran war

Afternoon Headlines: Three men shot in Auburn Sydney’s South-West outside a family restaurant, Tasmania Police officer shot dead, Minnesota manhunt over with alleged shooter arrested and Anti-tour protest break out across Europe

Deep Dive: The war between and Israel and Iran continues to escalate with neither side backing down, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the government is organising repatriation flights for Australians trapped in the Middle East.

The US President has warned it will step in with full military might if needed, but Donald Trump says he is hopeful a deal between the warring nations can be reached.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Professor of Middle Eastern politics at Deakin University, Shahram Akbarzadeh, to explain why we should all be concerned about what happens next.

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