Source: Radio New Zealand
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Israel and the US have begun a fresh waves of strikes on Iran, with Israel saying it is continuing large-scale strikes against targets across Tehran.
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.
Trump said he envisages the conflict could last four weeks.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the government has not taken a position on whether or not it is in support of the US and Israeli led attacks on Iran.
Australia has ruled out deploying troops if the conflict escalates.
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.
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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