Israel-Iran conflict: Trump relies on experience over star power
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's also serving as Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
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Missile strikes Israeli hospital; Israel attacks Nanatz nuclear site again, Arak heavy water reactor
The conflict has entered its seventh day.
Why a US strike on Iran would bring risks at every turn
New York Times analysis: Past wars show that 'unknown unknowns' can come back to bite.
Iran rejects Trump’s call for ‘surrender’ in war with Israel
New York Times: Iranian planes landed in Oman, a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in Tehran
Two embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark Mitchell
Trump’s base in uproar over his openness to joining Iran fight
New York Times: Trump has opposed military action but may deepen US involvement.
Two New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from Tehran
The New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader?
New York Times: Khamenei issued a fatwa in 2003 declaring nuclear weapons forbidden.
What to know about Iran's nuclear sites
Analysis: Greatest risk of fallout would come if Israel struck a nuclear power reactor.
What is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, the US bunker-busting bomb?
The MOP can penetrate up to 60m underground, experts say.
Market close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision looms
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.10%, falling to 12,627.32.
Why Parnia Abbasi's death became a flashpoint in Iran-Israel conflict
Parnia Abbasi and her family were killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran.
How Trump shifted on Iran under pressure from Israel
New York Times: How Netanyahu's bold move tested Trump's resolve on Iran.
Israel to begin bringing back citizens stranded abroad
All of Israel’s commercial aircraft were sent outside of the country.
‘Regime change’? Questions about Israel’s Iran goal pressure Trump
New York Times: The term is 'toxic in Washington. Everyone thinks about 2003'.
Iran prepares for strikes on US bases in Middle East if Trump adds to Israel’s attack
Trump claims US knows Ayatollah Khamenei's location but won't target him.
Iran preparing missiles for possible retaliatory strikes on US bases
New York Times: US troops on high alert as fears of wider war grow.
Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war
Missiles have hit Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing widespread damage.
Winston Peters comments after Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader "for now"
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW after Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of Iran
Russia fears it could lose another Mideast ally
Initially, some Russia analysts judged it could draw support away from Ukraine.
Israel Iran conflict: Pentagon expands its Middle East response
An additional aircraft carrier and tanker planes are part of beefed-up military presence.
'Everyone evacuate': Trump's warning amid G7 Middle East talks
G7 leaders have urged a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Trump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump’s Iran choice: Last-chance diplomacy or a bunker-busting bomb
New York Times: US President has to decide whether to help Israel destroy Fordow facility.
Trump leaves G7 early after warning: 'Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!'
The warning comes as Israel ramps up attacks in Iran.
Analysis: Amid the airstrikes, the key question is what happens now?
Analysis: An expanding war in the Middle East is in the offing.
Israeli strikes hit Tehran as govt offers vague safety guidance
Tehran saw mass exodus as residents fled the capital amid airstrikes.
The Fordow Paradox: Israel's dilemma in Iran's nuclear standoff
Fordow, a key nuclear site, remains intact and heavily fortified underground.
Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.
'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attack
NZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.
Air attack on Israeli cities after strikes in central Iran
Residential areas in both countries have suffered from deadly strikes in the conflict.
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Israel-Iran conflict: EU chief stresses need for diplomacy
'Iran is the principal source of regional instability,' Ursula von der Leyen said.
How worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?
Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.