The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over his stance on the US and Israel attacking Iran. 

Chris Luxon strongly condemned the Iranian regime's retaliatory strikes.

He also acknowledged the US claim Iran was developing weapons that could threaten overseas nations. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's faced a lot of scrutiny from MFAT over this matter. 

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The Prime Minister has copped some backlash over his stance on the US and Israel attacking Iran.&nbsp;
Chris Luxon strongly condemned the Iranian regime's retaliatory strikes.
He also acknowledged the US claim Iran was developing weapons that could threaten overseas nations.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon's faced a lot of scrutiny from MFAT over this matter.&nbsp;
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon condemning Iran's retaliatory strikes

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