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Support to Middle East region

The NZDF is working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade on support to those in the region.

NZDF Kiwi

22 June 2025

NZDF to deploy to Middle East

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) stands ready to assist if the New Zealand Government requires options assisting people stranded in Iran and Israel. NZDF personnel and a C-130J Hercules aircraft are deploying to the Middle East on Monday, 23 June.

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) stands ready to assist if the New Zealand Government requires options assisting people stranded in Iran and Israel. NZDF personnel and a C-130J Hercules aircraft are deploying to the Middle East on Monday, 23 June.

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