# Weekly Wrap: How is the war in the Middle East impacting Australia?

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Podcast: [News Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/news-club-251816)
Published: 2026-03-20T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

For the past few weeks we’ve been helping you out with a global view on the war between the US, Israel and Iran. We’ll get into what’s taken place there in the past week, but we’re also zooming in to the impacts on Australia, as those effects are being increasingly felt here at home. Then, we’ll update you on what’s happened with the Iranian football team, we’ll run through the election happening today in South Australia, and cyclone Narelle is hitting the shores of north Queensland as we record. Links Iran's deputy foreign minister interview on ABC’s 7.30 Jess Wilson MP’s CFMEU reel Kate’s recommendation: 70% off second pair of Jo Mercer shoes Claire’s recommendation: Here’s How to Style Socks Like a True Fashion Pro Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our News Club newsletter⁠⁠ Watch all our episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @TheSquiz⁠⁠ PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Kate Watson Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton Researcher: Sophie Felice

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