New Zealand gathers facts following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Monday 23 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10:55am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, Donald Trump, New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has described recent military action in the Middle East as extremely worrying. The New Zealand government is currently assembling facts regarding United States airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities before stating an official position. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is preparing to speak on the tensions.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZMon 23 Jun 2025, 5:39am

   Middle East military action 'extremely worrying', NZ backs efforts towards diplomacy - Peters (opens in new tab)

   • How would an escalation in conflict in the Middle East impact New Zealand (opens in new tab) Mon 23 Jun 2025, 10:55am
2. NewsroomMon 23 Jun 2025, 6:38am

   Middle East military action 'extremely worrying', but no call yet on bombing - Peters (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 23 Jun 2025, 7:36am

   Prime Minister Luxon, Peters to speak on US-Iran tensions as NZ sends plane to Middle East (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 23 Jun 2025, 7:59am

   Middle East crisis 'extremely worrying': Peters (opens in new tab)