New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

After meeting with Marco Rubio, foreign minister Winston Peters says he made sure US understands ‘significant economic impacts on New Zealand and Pacific’ Middle East crisis – l...

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Guardian: New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war.

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New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

Guardian •published Apr 8, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC •fetched Apr 8, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC