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New Zealand Calls for De-Escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions

4/9/2026

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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the United States has not requested support in its conflict with Iran.
After meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Peters called for de-escalation in the Middle East.
He noted concerns about Iran's actions and a potential fuel crisis for Pacific islands.
Peters remains optimistic about future US engagement in the region despite Trump-era aid cuts.

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New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the United States has not requested support in its conflict with Iran.
After meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Peters called for de-escalation in the Middle East.
He noted concerns about Iran's actions and a potential fuel crisis for Pacific islands.
Peters remains optimistic about future US engagement in the region despite Trump-era aid cuts.