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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue to respond with 'even greater and additional force' in the skies over Iran and Lebanon.
He says Hezbollah made a very grave mistake of attacking Israel and is now dragging the Lebanese people into war.
Mr Netanyahu says Israel will continue to do what is necessary for their defence:
"We continue to strike Iran with force. Our pilots are over the skies of Iran and Tehran, as well as over the skies of Lebanon"
US President Donald Trump denies Israel dictated the timing of US strikes on Iran, insisting he believed Iran was about to attack them if they didn't strike first.
The US has faced criticism following Saturday's coordinated US-Israeli strikes, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Many, including some in Trump's MAGA base, have accused the White House of following Israel's lead.
Mr Trump says that's not the case.
"Based on the way the negotiation was going, I think they were going to attack first. And, I didn't want that to happen. So, if anything, I might have forced Israel's hand. But Israel was ready, and we were ready, and we've had a very, very powerful impact because virtually everything they have has been knocked out now. Their missile count is going way down."
Energy minister Chris Bowen says there is no need to panic-buy petrol and diesel because of the Iran crisis.
He says Australia has about 36 days of petrol supply in reserve, along with 34 days of diesel, and 32 days of jet fuel.
However, those levels are well below international benchmarks, which require 90 days of stocks in reserve.
Oil prices have jumped sharply overnight.
Minister Bowen says there is no immediate threat to fuel supplies in Australia.
"There will be challenges in this difficult environment in the Middle East - in the Straits of Hormuz. It is a very important supply chain for the world. Not just for Australia, for the world; including to Singapore and southeast Asia where we get most of our petrol. So there are real challenges. But there is no need for panic-buying, that will just make the situation worse."
Mourners have gathered in Mexico, for the funeral of fallen drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."
A gold casket was escorted under police and military guard to Zapopan.
He was killed in a military operation in Jalisco state last month.
Authorities say his remains were confirmed through genetic testing before being returned to his family.
In football, Australian footballer Amy Sayer is saluting the bravery of Iran's players as they prepare to face the Matildas.
Iran meet Australia in their second Women's Asian Cup group stage match on Thursday on the Gold Coast, after opening their tournament with a defeat to South Korea on Monday.
Iran's players and coach Marziyeh Jafari have so far refused to comment on the military attacks or the death of their country's long-serving leader.
The team chose not to sing Iran's national anthem ahead of the side's opening game against South Korea.
