The US-Israel attack on Iran has split opinions at Parliament, and amongst New Zealanders. Some celebrated, and some admonished, the strikes. Political reporter Glenn McConnell…
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We asked for your thoughts on NZ’s stance on the military strikes on Iran. Here’s what you said
A US guided-missile destroyer fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury. Photo: AP Joint US and Israeli military strikes on Iran have seen…