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News in 90 Seconds March 2

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9:19am

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including new footage of major Iran strike, and a massive police sting in Christchurch. (Source: Breakfast)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including new footage of major Iran strike, and a massive police sting in Christchurch. 

Three US personnel are among the dead amid escalating violence in the Middle East.

New footage has been released of the strike which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strikes will intensify in coming days.

Iranian navy transmissions have been received, saying the Strait of Hormuz has been closed.

200 infringement notices were issued during a police crackdown on drivers in Christchurch over the weekend.

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