Home / WorldMiddle East conflict live updates: Iran names new Supreme Leader, Trump dismisses oil price spike as NZ sharemarket slumps NZ Herald9 Mar, 2026 06:15 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe Middle East conflict has intensified again with global economic consequences. Video / Mark Mitchell, Annaleise Shortland, AFP, Getty ImagesAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldWorldPair charged with terrorist offences over New York explosives incident09 Mar 08:17 PMLiveWorldTrump says Iran war 'pretty much' over as global oil prices soar09 Mar 08:16 PMPremiumWorldWhat the Iran war means for food around the globe09 Mar 08:00 PMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
