The New Zealand Defense Force has been in Iraq since the War against ISIS had began to gain momentum and more countries were feeling the effects of the terrorist group. Ultimately, any New Zealand military involvement should never had began and now there are roughly 50 service personnel in Iraq.

The Government announced that we would begin the process of withdrawing back to New Zealand by June 2020. But the situation in the Middle East has deteriorated and for every minute our troops stay there, they are at serious risk. The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran are on the brink of conflict, and with President Donald Trump trying to start an illegal war that would cost trillions of dollars and thousands of lives, New Zealand should have no part of it.

Begin the process of bringing our troops home now! Send a message to the US that we want no part of your war and most importantly would protect the lives of Kiwis who don't deserve to be forced into a vile war. To Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, please listen to this petition and bring our fellow Kiwis home.