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Oil prices have again jumped past the US$100 a barrel mark, after the US President announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

It comes following failed peace talks between Washington and Tehran over the weekend.

Donald Trump has admitted petrol prices could stay high until the end of the year.

While Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US on social media, telling Americans to enjoy the current prices.

Australia has not been formally asked to help the United States in their planned blockade of the Strait.

Meanwhile, Mr Trump has attacked Pope Leo, saying the first American pontiff should 'stop catering to the radical left'.

Over the weekend, the head of the Catholic church denounced what he's called the "delusion of omnipotence" that's fuelling America's war with Israel on Iran.

The US President has now hit back, calling the Pope weak.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Vice Admiral Mark Hammond will be the new Chief of the Australian Defence Force.

He's currently Australia's Navy chief and will lead Defence as the federal government works towards acquiring nuclear‑powered submarines through the AUKUS agreement.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will be the new Chief of Army becoming the first woman in the role.