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Further to PWQ 11727 (2026), what specific reports received by the Minister that provided information on potential trajectories of the conflict informed his comment that the conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran would “be over much quicker than people are currently expecting”?

Answered Question 17343 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Further to PWQ 11727 (2026), what specific reports received by the Minister that provided information on potential trajectories of the conflict informed his comment that the conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran would “be over much quicker than people are currently expecting”?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister's assessments are informed by a wide range of material including but not limited to briefings provided by the Ministry. It is not possible to provide a full list of material in the timeframes required for WPQs.