Saudi Arabia's crown prince has called Iran's supreme leader "the new Hitler".

More than 400 people have died on the border of Iran and Iraq following an earthquake.

Jewish leaders have called for action against the first secretary of the Iranian Embassy.

His wrong use of a phrase hit a nerve in a country with a fierce nationalistic streak.

An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

The US President tweeted about Iran test-firing a missile, except it didn't happen.

Iran says it has successfully tested a new ballistic missile with a range of 2000km.

Greens leader said he was expecting a call from Labour leader Jacinda Ardern today.

At least one world leader thought Trump absolutely nailed one of his biggest speeches yet.

After fleeing the Iranian Revolution, this family became highly successful in America.

Apple has dropped a dozen Iran-centered apps from its app store.

Drivers had to pick a day of the week on which they wouldn't drive their car.

A student whom Iran has accused of espionage was sentenced by an Iranian court.

US intelligence officials say UAE behind hacking of Qatari websites, leading to tensions.

Rex Tillerson to meet with Kuwaiti officials as dispute between Gulf countries continues.

Moody's have changed Qatar's economic outlook to 'negative' over Arab nations turmoil.

Qatar has personally delivered a handwritten letter in response to Saudi Arabia's demands.

The competition featured 1,614 submissions, many anything but flattering.

COMMENT: Iran's election was a choice between the lesser of two evils for an expat in NZ.

Iranian President said stability cannot be achieved in Middle East without Tehran's help.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was re-elected to a second term by a landslide.

An arms supply hub operated by Hezbollah in Damascus was apparently hit in the attack.

A man has escaped death after throwing a cigarette down a hole causing an explosion.

Graphic shows which countries are siding with Russia or the US, after Syrian airstrikes.

Boeing reached a deal in December to sell $16.6 b in planes to Iran Air.

Iraq general in charge of the war against Isis calls them 'a disease'.

If you thought the defeat of Isis in Iraq would be a major win, think again. What lies ahead is a total mess.

White House press conference on Obamacare and immigration ban.

New Zealand has inked an agreement with Iran, the second-largest economy in the Middle East and North Africa region.

President Donald Trump denounced arguments against his immigration order as "disgraceful".