Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bob Blackman and Peter Fortune

Tuesday 14th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)]

7. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Iran’s attacks on Israel on regional stability.

[Peter Fortune (Bromley and Biggin Hill) (Con)]

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

[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.