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Kia ora John,

 

Thank you for your OIA request received on 24/06/25 for:

 

·         Any internal MFAT analysis, reports, briefings, or memos
concerning the legality of recent US military strikes on Iran under
international law.

 

·         Any correspondence between MFAT and other government agencies
(e.g., DPMC, Ministry of Defence) discussing the legal basis of these
strikes.

 

·         Any legal advice MFAT received on this matter, including from
external sources.

 

 

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will
respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the
timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

 

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s
website.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

 

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