The Front

Only now is it becoming clear how Iran has survived the combined might of the US and Israeli military for over a month: cast underground tunnel systems, packed with fuel, drones and missiles. Our reporter Shokoofeh Azar is here.
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Revealed: Iran’s secret missile ‘megacities’ that are ‘built for war’
Open the Strait: Trump’s foul-mouthed warning
Inside story of US colonel’s incredible rescue behind enemy lines
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.
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The war in Iran has yielded its most dramatic survival story yet, with the United States pulling off a high-stakes rescue mission for a fighter jet crew member who was shot down by Iranian forces.
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US aviator has been rescued
How elite US forces survive behind enemy lines
Trump’s foul-mouthed threat to Iran
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Parents are busy hiding them, kids want all of them. But for author Charlotte Ree, she’s freezing them. It’s Easter and we’re talking about eggs - and how these little ovoid shapes can take on a whole different meaning to single women in their 30s.
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The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.
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The UN Security Council will this weekend vote on a bid by Bahrain to use “defensive” force in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, part of Blake Lively’s claim against Justin Baldoni is dismissed and property prices wane.
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force in Hormuz
Iran drafts plan with Oman to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz passage
Bowen delivers update on petrol station shortages
Blake Lively’s harassment claim against Justin Baldoni dismissed, but the trial goes on
Sydney and Melbourne to lead housing downturn as interest rate rises spook buyers
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Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran a, quote, “decisive, overwhelming victory”, and says America’s objectives in the Middle East are nearing their conclusion.
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Donald Trump says US objectives in Iran ‘nearing completion’ in address to Americans
Premiers strike deal to turn GST windfall into petrol cut
Alleged Bondi shooter Naveed Akram’s bid to hide family’s identity denied by judge
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