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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Tuesday 19 January 2021 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial meeting of the JCPOA commission was recently held.
  • The UK will engage with the new US Administration on Iran.
  • E3 unity is valued as a strength and lever for progress.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Holmes Con Hamble Valley
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP is concerned about Iran's ongoing non-compliance with its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, following recent International Atomic Energy Agency reports. The situation has led to systemic breaches and concerns among E3 partners.

Question

What diplomatic steps are being taken to bring Iran back into compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action? Given that Iran resumed enriching uranium to 20% purity at its Fordow facility, will the Department press the new Biden Administration to rejoin the deal and put pressure on Iran?

Answer from Dominic Raab

We held a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA commission recently, and will engage with the new US Administration on Iran. The E3 unity is valued as a strength and lever for progress. There is a window of opportunity before Iranian elections to make definitive progress.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner specifically asked about pressing Biden's administration but the answerer did not confirm any specific actions or commitments regarding this request.

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Q2 Paul Holmes Con Hamble Valley
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP is concerned about Iran's continued non-compliance with its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, following recent reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency that Iran has resumed enriching uranium to 20% purity at Fordow facility.

Question

In light of recent confirmation by the IAEA that Iran has resumed enriching uranium to 20%, will the Department press the new Biden Administration to rejoin the JCPOA and put pressure on Iran?

Answer from Dominic Raab

My hon. Friend is correct about the risk from Iran's non-compliance; we held a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA commission recently, and will engage with the new US Administration on Iran. The E3 unity is valued as a strength and lever for progress.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner specifically asked about pressing Biden's administration but the answerer did not confirm any specific actions or commitments regarding this request.

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Q3 Thomas Tugendhat Con Tonbridge
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP welcomes a new member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and expresses concern about how the UK, under the new US administration led by President-elect Biden, will work together to address Iran's expansionist policies in the region.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend give some thought to the approach of the new Biden Administration on the Iran deal? The Foreign Affairs Committee's report suggests looking at how we can work with regional partners and allies concerned by a change of tone in the White House. How will he ensure that the UK, US, and regional partners collaborate?

Answer from Dominic Raab

We held a ministerial meeting of the JCPOA commission recently, and will engage with the new US Administration on Iran. The E3 unity is valued as a strength and lever for progress. There is a window of opportunity before Iranian elections to make definitive progress.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The questioner specifically asked about giving thought to working with regional partners but the answerer did not provide any specifics on this.

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