Source: Radio New Zealand
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Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, targetting the Iranian leadership, its air defences and its ballistic missile capabilities.
The US military says it has sunk nine Iranian warships and is “going after the rest” in attacks which US President Donald Trump says have killed 48 top Iranian leaders – including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Three US service members have also been killed and five seriously injured.
Trump said he envisages the conflict could last four weeks.
The attacks have sparked warnings about KiwiSaver, fuel and inflation in New Zealand.
Major Middle Eastern airports have been shut and regional gateways including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi were closed.
MFAT is advising New Zealanders in affected areas to shelter in place and leave when it is possible to do so.ces and its ballistic missile capabilities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks on Saturday, which US President Donald Trump said were aimed at overturning Tehran’s government.
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