Bryce Edwards retweetledi
This would be much more credible and creditable if NZ had also condemned the illegal US/Israeli armed attack on Iran in the first place. Only condemning the retaliation looks cowardly and unprincipled. Fuel prices would not have risen in this way if the US and Israel had not suddenly launched a war against Iran in the middle of negotiations. That does not excuse Iran’s retaliation but it certainly explains it. NZ’s reputation in the world is suffering badly under this clueless government that only does what is expedient.
Christopher Luxon@chrisluxonmp
Attacks on fuel tankers and energy infrastructure in the Middle East are leading directly to higher fuel prices for Kiwis. That’s why we have joined the United Kingdom and other countries in condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf. Iran has forced the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz to ships carrying fuel and other critical goods to places like New Zealand. New Zealand has a longstanding record of working with like-minded partners to ensure open supply lines for global trade. Obviously, any future decision for New Zealand to support multilateral efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would need to be considered by Cabinet.
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