The Wire Weekly

Top stories this week:

US and Israeli strikes have reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East.

We speak to an Australian traveller stranded in Qatar as the conflict disrupts flights and leaves many international passengers unable to leave the region.

And later today, the Australian Labor Party Government announces a five-million-dollar investment to boost disability research across Australia.

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

First aired on The Wire, Saturday 7 March 2026