Luxon says US strike on Iran creates opportunity for dialogue
Monday 23 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Donald Trump
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites create an opportunity for diplomacy. The strikes occurred following air and missile exchanges between Iran and Israel. President Donald Trump has also raised the possibility of regime change in Iran.
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