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Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026

Debate

Middle East: Iran Conflict

Contribution

These are great questions, and they are the exact questions we have been asking ourselves in the department. This is a framework agreement that we have at the moment. I echo what the noble Lord said: shukran to Pakistan for the role that it has played in bringing the US and Iran to this point. We need to see more detailed negotiations take place and we need to see a lasting ceasefire, so that we can do the work that needs to be done to enable safe passage through the strait. This will include, among other things, checking for mines and minesweeping. We have the necessary equipment to do that, jointly with others, and we are readying ourselves to do so. The noble Lord asked about Lebanon. It is vital that we see the ceasefire extend to Lebanon. As we discussed last week, the Government of Lebanon needs to be supported in order to fight Hezbollah. What has been happening has undermined the Government and reduced their capacity to do so.

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