Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 105414

Iran: Demonstrations

Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Manuela Perteghella

Liberal DemocratStratford-on-Avon

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international partners to (a) oppose the use of nationwide internet shutdowns by the Iranian authorities during protests, and (b) to support acc

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Foreign Secretary on 13 January, and her responses to the questions raised in the subsequent debate.