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Conflict in Gaza: Iran

Tuesday 30 April 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 2 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Iran's support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad complicates efforts to achieve a stable ceasefire in Gaza.
  • The UK is prepared to reconsider the JCPOA if Iran continues to violate it and threatens UK journalists.
  • Concerns were raised about UK actions potentially undermining international law in relation to Gaza.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Antony Higginbotham
Foreign Affairs
Context

Iran supports Hamas and other proscribed groups, which complicates efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.

Question

What assessment has been made of the implications for policies due to Iran's support for proscribed groups operating in Gaza?

Answer from Andrew Mitchell

Iran's support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad compromises our efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.

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Q2 Antony Higginbotham
Foreign Affairs
Context

Iran is violating the JCPOA and threatening UK journalists, with proxies causing harm in the region.

Question

Considering Iran's ongoing violations of the JCPOA and its threats to UK journalists, what assessment does my right hon. Friend make on whether the JCPOA remains fit for purpose?

Answer from Andrew Mitchell

Alongside international partners, we are prepared to use all options available, including triggering UN snapback and ending the JCPOA if necessary.

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Q3 Philippa Whitford SNP
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

The UK has defunded UNRWA, supplies arms to Israel, and often defends Netanyahu's policies. This may undermine international law and harm patients facing starvation.

Question

Given that the UK has defunded UNRWA, continues to supply arms to Israel, and often defends Netanyahu's policies, is there anxiety about undermining international law?

Answer from Andrew Mitchell

Britain's diplomacy worked towards a common position in respect of UN Security Council resolutions 2720 and 2728, focusing on getting aid into Gaza and releasing hostages.

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Not addressed: The specific concern about undermining international law was not directly addressed.

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