Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 111221
Iran: Internet
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Carla Lockhart
Democratic Unionist Party — Upper Bann
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) make representations to the Iranian authorities on lifting the internet blackout and (b) assist Iranian citizens to stay connected
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWe continue to urge Iran to immediately restore access to the internet and communications. Iran must respect its citizens' fundamental rights and freedom.