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Gulf War Flare-Up: What the Latest U.S.–Iran Strikes Mean for Your Wallet

  The three-month-old war between the U.S.–Israel coalition and Iran escalated again this morning. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what happened — and what it means for your gas tank and grocery bill. What Happened on June 6? U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday, June 6, after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. military. The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic. U.S. Central Command said it struck Iran's surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, both located on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran did not take that lying down: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation and fired on four tankers attempting to cross the strait without its permission. U.S. forces also helped shoot down incoming Iranian missiles and drones directed at Kuwait and Bahrain — a barrage of seven ballistic missiles in t...
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Luxon Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza Offensive, Signals Possible Shift in NZ Policy

 

                                            Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has delivered one of his strongest rebukes yet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing recent military actions in Gaza as “utterly, utterly unacceptable” and declaring that Netanyahu has “lost the plot”.

Speaking to reporters, Luxon condemned Israel’s planned takeover of Gaza City and the continued restriction of humanitarian aid, warning that the forcible displacement of civilians and any annexation of Gaza would breach international law. He stressed that Israel’s leadership was ignoring repeated calls from the global community for unfettered humanitarian access.

The comments come as Wellington weighs whether to join allies such as Australia, Canada, France, and the UK in formally recognizing a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September. Luxon noted that while New Zealand’s trade ties with Israel are minimal, the country has a responsibility to speak out on matters of principle.

International criticism of Israel’s Gaza campaign has intensified, with aid agencies warning of famine and mass displacement. Luxon’s remarks place New Zealand among a growing number of Western leaders openly challenging Netanyahu’s approach to the conflict.

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