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".

Family of an Iranian infant who was banned from coming to US for surgery is "overwhelmingly relieved" the child will now be able to have the treatment.

President Donald Trump said his administration has put Iran "on notice," unless it stops testing ballistic missiles and supporting Houthi rebels in Yemen.

A statement from the Trump administration called Iran's missile launch 'provocative', but did not outline any actions it intends to take.

Nearly one in two Americans support Donald Trump's block on some immigrants

It was a chilling prediction issued as part of a propaganda video intended to fuel hatred between Muslims and the West.

A young Kiwi couple's dream to see America has been dashed - at least temporarily - by Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven majority-Muslim nations.

Prime Minister Bill English says it remains unclear whether a US travel ban applies to New Zealanders who also hold a passport from Muslim-majority countries.

Prime Minister Bill English has a duty to speak out against US President Donald Trump's ban on Muslim travellers, the Green Party says.

Travellers with valid visas and green cards have reportedly been prevented from boarding flights and turned away at US border control.

Auckland barrister and Green Party candidate Golriz Ghahraman is hoping to be the first refugee to become an MP in New Zealand.

There could hardly a worse time for Iran to lose its powerful moderating figure, Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who has died aged 82.

A truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?

The Government may be disappointed by Donald Trump's TPP policy but it is pushing NZ interests in other markets, including Iran.

Jimmy Fallon wasn't taking any chances as he prepared to meet the Democratic presidential nominee for their interview.

'Magnificent mosques, diverse history and unrivalled hospitality,' are drawcards for the country.

COMMENT: Concerns about the game from Iran, Russia, Israel and China may are by no means unfounded on technical grounds.

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Air France stewardesses, furious at being ordered to wear headscarves in Tehran, say they will refuse to fly to the Iranian capital when the airline resumes.

NZ one of six countries in relationship-building tour of Asia-Pacific following the lifting of sanctions on Iran.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani hailed the beginning of a "new chapter" after moderate candidates made sweeping gains in the country's elections.

The Guardian Council, a constitutional watchdog that vets election candidates, excluded all 16 women seeking one of the assembly's 88 seats.

NZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.

Iran's President has gone on a post-sanctions European shopping trip, buying 118 Airbus jetliners.

Bringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.

It won't be business as usual for Iranian oil exporters. Much has happened since sanctions were tightened.