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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026

Debate

Middle East: Iran Conflict

Contribution

My Lords, I am sure that the Minister and all noble Lords will join me in recognising the important role of Pakistan—bohat bohat shukria to Pakistan, and shukran to Qatar for their able support in getting to where we are. But the agreement is still to be signed on Friday, as we know, and we are all too familiar with the vulnerable nature of these agreements. In that respect, I note what the Minister has said, but can I push her further? When specifically will we deploy the minesweepers in which the UK and France have expertise? What additional support can we give in naval assets to our Gulf partners in support agreements such as C-SIPA? How can we extend this agreement to include Lebanon, given the long-standing support of the previous Government and the Government before that to the Lebanese armed forces, so that it can pursue a lasting and sustainable peace, including the disarming of Hezbollah?

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