Legality of US military strikes on Iran
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From: John Wilson
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Under the OIA, I am requesting the following:
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.
Yours faithfully,
John Wilson
From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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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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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Tēnā koe John Wilson,
Please find the attached response to your request.
Nga mihi
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatu Aorere
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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
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