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Has the Minister sought or received advice on whether any United Nations Security Council resolution authorises the use of military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, which resolution was identified?

Answered Question 18221 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister sought or received advice on whether any United Nations Security Council resolution authorises the use of military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, which resolution was identified?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The use of military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has not been the focus of a United Nations Security Council resolution.