Blasts hit a natural gas pipeline in Iran, official says it was an act of sabotage
Official blames 'sabotage and terrorist action'.
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What to know about the situation in the Middle East this week
Middle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.
'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikes
Iran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.
US, Britain begin new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Second wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria
Joe Biden and US leaders have been warning for days they would strike at militias.
Red Sea: US hints large response to militias is imminent
Previous US strikes have not deterred Houthi attacks.
US pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic Resistance
The US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.
Iran launches three satellites into space as tensions rise
Iran’s rapidly expanding nuclear programme worries the West.
Why NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea
"What are the consequences of inaction?"
'Escalatory attacks': US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in Iraq
US Central Command said the attack targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations.
Iran 'directly involved' with Houthi attacks - US
Houthi attacks are considered the most hostile acts against shipping in two generations.
Why Iran is the common link in conflicts from Gaza to Pakistan
NYT: At every flashpoint in a set of conflicts there’s been a common thread: Iran.
Pakistani strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border
The retalitatory attack escalates conflict across the region.
Vengeance attack: Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attack
The attack kills at least seven people and further raises tensions between two nations.
'Blatant violation': Pakistan recalls ambassador after attack
Islamabad denounced the attack as a “blatant violation” of its airspace
Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan
Islamabad says the ‘unprovoked’ strikes have killed 2 children,
US drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikes
Financial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.
NZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.
'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?
FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.
'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attack
The assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
NZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.
Houthis launch sea drone attack on US Navy
Houthis got within close range of US vessel before detonating.
84 killed in suicide bombings: IS claims responsibility for Iran attack
The attack killed wounded an additional 284 people.
Iran says at least 95 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honouring slain general
Iran says twin bomb blasts killed at least 95 people.
Houthis show no sign of ending Red Sea attacks
Attacks aimed at Israel-linked ships in effort to stop the Israeli offensive in Gaza.
US cracks down on money flow to Iran-backed Houthis
Financial Times: Treasury imposes sanctions after Red Sea attacks.
US says Iran ‘deeply involved’ in Houthi Red Sea shipping attacks
Financial Times: White House declassifies intelligence pointing to Tehran’s role.
Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy
New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.
Houthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
The ship was apparently not linked to Israel.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups
Dozens of attacks on US facilities by Iran-backed factions cause concern for Iraq.
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
China, Russia, Iran and the prospect of American retreat
Financial Times: US faces simultaneous security challenges in Asia, Europe, Middle East.
Armita Geravand, injured on Tehran’s Metro, has died
Geravand’s injury sparked renewed criticism of Iran’s treatment of women.