Radio National Breakfast

There is growing speculation that the US could exit the war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz still remaining effectively closed. 
We'll unpack the comments fueling the speculation, and hear how Europe and how both sides of Australian politics are responding.
Then, we'll turn to domestic affairs - and hear about the latest debates in parliament and tension within the Liberal party. 
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

It's one of the only sports that waits for the conditions to be just right to compete and this week the surfs up on Bells Beach so the iconic annual event can begin.
The world's best surfers will be battling for the Bell Trophy - marking the start of the 50th World Surfing League Championship Tour. 
GUEST: Sean Doherty, Editor of Surfing World and event commentator
PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond

The word carer might evoke a professional at a home, or an elderly person taking care of a spouse.
But thousands of carers across the country are much younger than you think, even as young as four years old.
Madeleine Buchner was a child when she was thrust into a caring role: first for her baby brother, and later for her mother and grandmother.
By the age of 16, she founded Little Dreamers, an organisation to help support young carers.
Guest: Madeleine Buchner, founder and CEO of Little Dreamers

The US president Donald Trump has attacked traditional allies telling them via social media "you'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself" and "The USA won't be there to help you any more just like you weren't there for us." 
It comes as Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz affecting a fifth of the world's oil trade.
Guest: Klas Molin, Swedish Ambassador to AustraliaProducers: Brooke Young, Grace Stranger

The Federal Opposition says its concerned about the trajectory of the Iran war, especially about the prospect of the US ending its involvement without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says there are significant consequences for the global economy and stability if the US walks away without achieving that objective. 
GUEST: Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle