Iran

Lord Anderson of Swansea Excerpts

Thursday 15th January 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Anderson of Swansea (Lab)]

My Lords, does my noble friend agree that history teaches that the regime of the mullahs will probably be toppled only when elements of the security forces and other elements of the regime join the protests? Is there any evidence that that is happening in today’s Iran?

[Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)]

I have read arguments to that effect. I am not aware that that is the case, but because of the restrictions on communications, let us watch and see. I have heard a very similar analysis, but we do not know what is going to happen. Clearly, we hope for a calm and peaceful way forward that leads to a situation where the people of Iran get the Government they need in order to prosper and thrive in safety.