Tehran attacks come as tensions rise across region.

Linda Hall: Brits have once again shown their resilience in tough times.

Terror in Melbourne by criminal triggers sinking sensation yet again.

Islamic State's terror guide encourages luring victims via websites like eBay and Gumtree.

Bin Laden's son to "take the reins of authority" as mouthpiece for al Qaeda.

Kiwi deputy Coalition commander says victory in the west has been harder.

An SAS sniper has pulled off one of the most difficult kills in the regiment's history.

NZ won't be driven by the next cable TV headline, says English about the Trump intel saga.

New footage reveals incredible destruction wrought by the US Army's MOAB.

"Isis-inspired" student allegedly left bomb on tube carriage in UK before heading to uni.

The Champs Elysees attacker has been named as 39-year-old father Karim Cheurfi.

United States invented tale of gas attack to justify air strike, claims Assad.

Moments after the explosion rocked her church, Mona Faiez's phone rang.

The Kremlin has criticised Trump for fighting the legitimate Syrian government.

Chemical attack on Syrian town demands action from those backing the Assad regime.

Senior and junior Kiwi soldiers explain their attraction to serving in Iraq.

A Kiwi cameraman is part of a bid to get a lion and bear out of Isis-controlled Mosul.

Ameen Mokdad risked his life when he played music but he says alternative was unthinkable.

Police say there is no evidence Westminster terrorist Khalid Masood was in contact Isis.

Iraqi government forces halted the fight for Mosul yesterday.

Melissa Cochran's image went global, unfortunately her husband was one of the dead.

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

Mosul was captured by Isis in June 2014 after the Iraqi army fled the city.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack but Isis supporters appear happy about.

Audrey Young gives a first-hand account of visiting Iraq with the Defence Minister.

Exclusive: The Herald was with Gerry Brownlee on his trip to Iraq this week.

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

COMMENT: It's been six years since war broke out in Syria and it shows no signs of ending.

An Australian-born electrician has been charged over an alleged terror plot.

A notorious Taliban commander behind the killing of NZ soldiers in Afghanistan has died in a shootout with Afghani security forces.