PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Iran: Israel (13 May 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of Iran firing cruise missiles at Israel.
Asked by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative)
Asked by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative)
Answer
We have condemned in the strongest terms Iran's direct attack against Israel on 13 April which was a dangerous escalation.
The UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and the security of all our regional partners. Alongside our allies, we are working to prevent further escalation.
On 18 April and 25 April the UK announced sanctions to limit Iran's military capabilities. The UK also announced travel bans and asset freezes against those involved in drone production. The designations were made under the new Iran sanctions regime, which came into force in December 2023 and enables the UK to target Iran's hostile behaviour.
Answered by:
Mr Andrew Mitchell (Conservative)
21 May 2024
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