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In April and October 2024, Iran launched attacks on Israel which destabilised the region. These actions highlight ongoing tensions and potential threats to regional stability.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Iran’s attacks on Israel on regional stability. Given that Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis are on the brink of defeat, the risk is now that Iran may take direct action. As we want to see an end to the Iranian regime, will sanctions and proscription of the IRGC be implemented to bring the regime to its knees?
We are working urgently on measures to take necessary action to deter the Iranian state from posing a threat to this country and the region. We will continue to update the House in due course.
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With the possibility of a return to 'maximum pressure' policy under a re-elected US President Trump, there is concern about how this will impact global stability regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
What diplomatic steps are being taken to help counter potential threats to global stability by Iran. Given the re-election of President Trump in the United States and his approach of maximum pressure on Iran, what is the Secretary of State’s view on that policy? Will the Government support their allies in the US?
We continue to work closely with the American Administration, and we look forward to doing so with the new Administration. It is regrettably true that Iran’s nuclear programme has never been more advanced, and it threatens international peace and security. We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon, and we remain committed to a diplomatic solution.
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