What is Christopher Luxon’s position on the Iran war?

Luxon has issued statements focused on economic impacts, particularly oil prices, but has been criticised for not condemning the actions of the United States and Israel.

Why is Peace Action Wellington criticising the Government?

The group argues that the Government is aligning too closely with US and Israeli actions and failing to uphold independent foreign policy principles.

How does the Iran war affect New Zealand?

The conflict impacts global oil supply, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which can increase fuel prices in New Zealand.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

It is a key global oil shipping route, and disruptions can significantly affect international energy markets and prices.

Still Waiting For Luxon To Condemn Illegal War, As Government Further Aligns With US And Israel – Peace Action Wellington

ByThe Daily Blog 23 March 202623 March 2026

Peace Action Wellington is criticising Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for failing to condemn the escalating Iran war, accusing the Government of aligning New Zealand too closely with the United States and Israel.

Criticism grows over Luxon’s Iran war response

“The people of New Zealand continue to await political leadership from Christopher Luxon regarding the US and Israel’s illegal, aggressive war on Iran. Instead, today he has issued a statement condemning Iran because it will cost us more for oil. It is frankly astonishing that he blames Iran for defending itself while being on the receiving end of US and Israeli bombs and missiles,” said Valerie Morse of Peace Action Wellington.

Concerns over attacks on energy infrastructure

“The Israelis just bombed the Iranian Pars gas field – the single largest natural gas field in the world. Last week, the US bombed Tehran’s oil refinery, resulting in black smoke choking the city and acid rain falling. Where was Luxon’s condemnation of those actions?”

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Debate over responsibility for escalation

“To assign blame to the Iranians for hitting oil and gas infrastructure and shutting down the Strait of Hormuz while steadfastly ignoring those who are entirely responsible for this horror – the US and Israel – requires a complete inversion of reality and complete abandonment of any political principles.”

Accusations of alignment with US and Israel

“That Luxon and his Coalition partners are craven lackeys of the United States and Israel comes as little surprise to those of us on the front lines of the pro-Palestine movement. We have watched for two years while Luxon and his coalition mates have been complicit supporters of the most grotesque genocide of 70,000 people.”

Fears of widening regional conflict

“This war will not end anytime soon unless Trump decides to pull the US out, which is the only sensible course of action. He and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have seriously underestimated the Iranian government. Instead what we are likely to see is a widening of this war with much more death and destruction.”

Economic impact and rising fuel costs

“The pain New Zealanders will feel at the petrol pump is the fault of the US and Israel. Luxon would do well to align his statements with the facts, not the fantasies of the criminal leaders of rogue states.”