An escalating war is shaking the entire Middle East, with no sign of easing.

US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran, since first launching attacks on Saturday. 

Iran's retaliated with drone attacks US infrastructure in surrounding Gulf States.

The UK, France and Greece are strengthening capabilities around Cyprus, where a British air base was hit. 

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Donald Trump is expected more US casualties to come from the conflict.

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An escalating war is shaking the entire Middle East, with no sign of easing.
US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran, since first launching attacks on Saturday.&nbsp;
Iran's retaliated with drone attacks US infrastructure in surrounding Gulf States.
The UK, France and Greece are strengthening capabilities around Cyprus, where a British air base was hit.&nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Donald Trump is expected more US casualties to come from the conflict.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the current death toll from the conflict in Iran

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