Source: Radio New Zealand (world)
Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has spoken to his Iranian counterpart this evening, saying he “made it clear that New Zealand wanted an urgent end to the conflict”.
In a statement on X, Peters said Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi provided an update on his perspective on talks between Iran and the United States.
The Minister spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tonight – who provided an update on his perspective on talks between Iran and the United States.
The Minister:
– made it clear that New Zealand wanted an urgent end to the conflict;
– noted that we welcomed… pic.twitter.com/pC2k67HxLo— Winston Peters (@NewZealandMFA) May 27, 2026
The Minister spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tonight – who provided an update on his perspective on talks between Iran and the United States.
The Minister:
– made it clear that New Zealand wanted an urgent end to the conflict;
– noted that we welcomed… pic.twitter.com/pC2k67HxLo
Peters said the New Zealand government welcomed reports of both sides engaging in serious, detailed talks on an end to the conflict.
He also told Araghchi that a negotiated solution and full compliance with international law was the “only way to long-lasting peace – which must include unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz”.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Photo: AFP
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