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Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether any claim of self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter had been advanced by the United States or its coalition partners in relation to the military action against Iran, and whether any such claim was considered legally credible under international law?

Answered Question 18229 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether any claim of self-defence under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter had been advanced by the United States or its coalition partners in relation to the military action against Iran, and whether any such claim was considered legally credible under international law?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 18225 (2026). Background