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‘Regime change’? Questions about Israel’s Iran goal pressure Trump
New York Times: The term is 'toxic in Washington. Everyone thinks about 2003'.

Iran prepares for strikes on US bases in Middle East if Trump adds to Israel’s attack
Trump claims US knows Ayatollah Khamenei's location but won't target him.

Iran preparing missiles for possible retaliatory strikes on US bases
New York Times: US troops on high alert as fears of wider war grow.

Israelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of war
Missiles have hit Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing widespread damage.

Gaza rescuers say Israel Army kills dozens of people waiting for aid
At least 53 were killed and about 200 wounded, Gaza’s Civil Defence agency said.

Winston Peters comments after Trump says US won't kill Iran's supreme leader "for now"
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Herald NOW after Trump calls for the "unconditional surrender" of Iran

Israel Iran conflict: Pentagon expands its Middle East response
An additional aircraft carrier and tanker planes are part of beefed-up military presence.

'Everyone evacuate': Trump's warning amid G7 Middle East talks
G7 leaders have urged a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Trump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Trump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Analysis: Amid the airstrikes, the key question is what happens now?
Analysis: An expanding war in the Middle East is in the offing.

Israeli strikes hit Tehran as govt offers vague safety guidance
Tehran saw mass exodus as residents fled the capital amid airstrikes.

The Fordow Paradox: Israel's dilemma in Iran's nuclear standoff
Fordow, a key nuclear site, remains intact and heavily fortified underground.

Israeli missiles strike during live broadcast on Iranian television
An Israeli missile strike occurred during a live broadcast on Iranian TV, shocking viewers as explosions interrupted the ongoing transmission.

'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attack
NZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.

Air attack on Israeli cities after strikes in central Iran
Residential areas in both countries have suffered from deadly strikes in the conflict.

Israel-Iran conflict: EU chief stresses need for diplomacy
'Iran is the principal source of regional instability,' Ursula von der Leyen said.

How worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?
Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.

Israeli attacks leave Iranians fearful, hopeful
'I’m not scared, nor do I have hope for the future,' said one woman.

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn
Institute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.

Peters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalates
New Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Trump suggests Iran, Israel need 'to fight it out', MFAT advises Kiwis to leave region as death toll rises
Iranian missile fire killed at least 10 people in Israel overnight, authorities said.