Latest from Iran

Iran's nuclear programme: Amid claims, here's what's known so far
New York Times: The full extent of the damage, being assessed by spy agencies, is unclear.

New regional push for a deal to end Gaza war
Arab governments emphasised that the Israel, Palestinian conflict must be resolved.

Trump ‘to demand that Iran hands over enriched uranium’
Other demands involve ban on further enrichment, cap on missile production, report says.

US defends Iran strikes, claims nuclear sites destroyed
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US decimated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Why powerful pro-Tehran militias in Iraq stayed quiet amid Iran conflict
US and Iranian interests both exist in Iraq, which is an economic lifeline for Tehran.

Matthew Hooton: Why Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
OPINION: Hate him for everything else, but there’s no doubt he's made the world safer.

Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender' to US
'It will never happen,' Iran’s supreme leader says.

Behind the chaos: How Qatar Airways managed a missile crisis and 20,000 affected passengers
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer called the event an 'operational crisis'.

Duelling spy reports over Iran nuclear damage
New York Times: The DIA report has become a flashpoint in the public discussion.

Eric Crampton: How prediction markets gauge Iran's nuclear future
OPINION: Did the airstrikes reduce the chances of Iran having a nuclear weapon in 2025?

Trump teases Iran nuclear talks after US strikes
Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after 12 days of intense conflict.

How Netanyahu’s move against Iran gives him room to manoeuvre on Gaza
Analysis: He successfully persuaded the US to strike Iran's nuclear sites.

Where are the world’s nuclear weapons, and who owns them?
Trump claims US strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear sites, but their impact is uncertain.

Inside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?
ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.

David Seymour on Iran-Israel ceasefire and Judith Collins on teacher pay | NZ Herald News Update
Acting Prime Minister speaks on Iran-Israel ceasefire and Judith Collins' claims about primary teacher pay. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Grok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war, study says
The Middle East conflict spurred an avalanche of online misinformation.

Embassy staff helping Kiwis flee on the Iran border amid fragile Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump had angrily berated both sides for violating the ceasefire.

Intel report upends victory lap Trump hoped for at Nato
NYT analysis: The leak was particularly damaging because it came from inside the Pentagon.

Trump’s approach to military action: A hard punch and a fast exit
Analysis: US President wanted to see a sharp turn towards diplomacy with Iran.

Netanyahu declares 'historic victory' after ceasefire with Iran
Iran agrees to negotiations but insists on its right to atomic energy.

US intel says Iran nuclear programme set back by months, not obliterated
Core components of Iran’s nuclear effort were damaged but not destroyed, US agency says.