Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Government of Iran about allegations that Iran is supporting the spread of Islamist causes around the world; and if he will make a statement.
We remain concerned about Iran’s activities in the Middle East region, particularly regarding reports of Iran's financial and military support to militant and proscribed groups, such as Hizballah, Hamas and Palestinian rejectionist groups, and the Houthis in Yemen. This support directly undermines prospects for regional security and lasting peace in the region. The Foreign Secretary raised his concerns during his visit to Iran on 9-10 December and, with respect to ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia from within Yemen, urged his Iranian counterparts to use their influence to ensure that indiscriminate and dangerous attacks come to an end.