Parliament addresses Middle East conflict in ministerial statement
Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters addressed the House regarding the escalating conflict in the Middle East and US bombings in Iran. Peters expressed grave concern over the situation while noting New Zealand's preference for diplomacy. Other political parties were given the opportunity to respond to the statement.
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