Home / WorldMiddle East conflict live updates: Trump says 48 Iranian ‘leaders’ killed in US attackNZ Herald1 Mar, 2026 04:39 PMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditIran has launched retaliatory strikes against military bases held by the US and Israel in the Middle East. Video / AFPLoad moreAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldWorldIsrael warns Houthis will 'pay the price' for entering Iran war29 Mar 12:25 AMWorldYemen's Houthis enter Middle East conflict, firing missiles towards Israel29 Mar 12:04 AMWorldWatch: Western Australia's sky turns red amid cyclone28 Mar 11:55 PMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.