Podcast: Iran, Hormuz and New Zealand’s readiness
Dr Oliver Hartwich
Major General John G. Howard, MNZM (Ret)
23 June, 2026
In this episode, Oliver talks with retired Major General John Howard about his recent trip to Washington and what the conflict centred on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reveals about American power and the international order. They then turn to New Zealand, where Howard argues the crisis exposed serious gaps in fuel resilience and intelligence, and a public service that struggled to match ministers' urgency.
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