Iran's Foreign Minister says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking frigate

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This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a view of capsized ship at Konarak Naval base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)

This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a view of capsized ship at Konarak Naval base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP) (AP)

This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a view of capsized ship at Konarak Naval base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP)

This satellite image provided by Vantor shows a view of capsized ship at Konarak Naval base in Iran on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP) (AP)

What you need to know

  • The US and Israel have been carrying out joint strikes on Iran since Saturday.
  • Officials say more than 1000 people have been killed in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Iran says a US strike on a school killed more than 160 girls.
  • The UN estimates 100,000 people have fled Tehran.
  • Iran has fired retaliatory strikes at Israel, killing around a dozen people, as well as at Gulf states.
  • More than 70 people have died in Lebanon after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.
  • Oil prices have soared, the Strait of Hormuz has come to a standstill, and global markets have fallen sharply.
  • Are you a Kiwi stuck in the Middle East? Email news@tvnz.co.nz with your contact details
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