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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Iran cited a US 'breach of contract' as negotiators are due in Switzerland.
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Hezbollah reports fresh clashes as Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 3
The continuation of hostilities in the region goes against a US-Iran peace deal.
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Matt Goodson says New Zealand's growth outlook depends on post-ceasefire confidence.
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Iran says will charge ships crossing Strait of Hormuz after 60 days
Trump has said his deal with Iran achieves all of the objectives the US hoped for.
The 14-point Iran deal in full – and how it favours Tehran
The 14-point deal calls for a ceasefire involving Iran, the US, Israel and Hezbollah.
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US and Iran set for peace deal as oil prices drop and Israel keeps fighting
Experts says that any continuation of conflict in Lebanon is the biggest threat to deal.
Analysis: Why the US-Iran deal might work, and why it might not
NYT Analysis: A framework to end the Mideast war is in place. Now comes the hard part.
US-Iran deal brings relief but risks linger, ANZ strategist warns
Some supply chains may ease within weeks, but inflation pressures could linger.
'A catastrophe': Why Israelis don't like Trump's peace deal with Iran
New York Times: Israel was left out of the ceasefire negotiations.
Iranian-Americans vow to protest ahead of All Whites game in Los Angeles
Iran’s players have threatened to halt play if protest flags appear inside.
It's a deal: US and Iran end conflict in Middle East, including Lebanon
The President had hoped to sign the deal on Sunday, his 80th birthday.
Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
Iran had said earlier that the signing date was still to be determined.
'Peace has never been as close': US and Iran edge towards breakthrough deal
Tehran says frozen assets could be released once terms are honoured.
'Peace has never been this close': Iran says deal to end war is near - but Trump lashes out
'The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer.'
Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
New York Times: "Capital can flee, and the people can, too."
Nuclear weapons spending hits record high amid new 'arms race'
Studies show the US led spending with $118b, more than all other countries combined.
The 15-hour fight with Iran showed the bind Israel is in
New York Times: Trump's halt to Israel-Iran strikes leaves Netanyahu politically exposed.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, June 9, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Major swells for Wellington and Iran-Israel tension escalates | Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Iran and Israel say hostilities are on hold after tit-for-tat strikes
The countries launched attacks on each other that threatened a return to full-scale war.
Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
The exchange threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal.
Iran fires at Israel after Lebanon strikes; Trump urges Netanyahu not to retaliate
Latest flare-up in aggression will test the region's fragile ceasefire.
Iran attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait labelled a ‘dangerous escalation’ of war
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it was firing on 'enemy bases in the area'.
Hezbollah chief rejects truce brokered by Israel and Lebanon in Washington
The organisation wants a full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon.
Could this be Trump and Netanyahu's most serious fallout yet?
Iranian media say Tehran-Washington talks are continuing despite suspension claims.
Kuwait Airport attacked as Iran and US clash in Gulf
Gulf state says drone attack killed one, caused some flights to be suspended.
Rubio details US demands as Iran peace talks falter
US Secretary of State said Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz before sanctions ease.
Trump calls Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call, says 'everyone hates you'
The US President did not hold back when talking to the Israeli leader by phone.