Oral QuestionForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

What diplomatic steps he is taking to help counter potential threats to global stability by Iran.

Tabled: 8 January 2025Answered: 14 January 2025

Asked by

Peter Fortune

ConservativeBromley and Biggin Hill

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)

We unequivocally condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel in April and October 2024. These attacks, and Iran’s ongoing support for its proxies and partners, have destabilised the region and fuelled escalation. Alongside our allies and partners, we will continue to hold Iran to account for this behaviour, including through sanctions, addressing Iranian weapons proliferation, and maintaining our permanent defence presence in the region.