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Iran: US Plan for Sustainable Peace

Monday 16 March 2026 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK is studying US plan for sustainable peace in Iran closely
  • UK will work comprehensively with allies on strait of Hormuz issues
  • UK prioritizes keeping citizens safe and maintaining defensive postures

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Monica Harding Lib Dem Esher and Walton
Economy Foreign Affairs
Context

Concern about escalation in the Middle East, impact on energy bills, inflation, interest rates, and UK being pulled into conflict without clear objectives. Constituents worry about President Trump's urging of UK deployments to Strait of Hormuz.

Question

What assessment has been made of potential implications for policies due to US plan for sustainable peace in Iran? My constituents are concerned about escalation, impact on energy bills and inflation. They fear being drawn into conflict with no clear objective. Will the Minister rule out deployment of military assets to Strait of Hormuz as strongly as German and Spanish allies have done? Does he agree de-escalation is key and support a UN resolution for opening the strait?

Answer from Alistair Carns

We are studying developments closely, remain in contact with allies. The UK aims for a negotiated settlement where Iran gives up nuclear ambitions. Resilience, strong alliances, credible military capability are important. Recent events highlight the need to reduce conflict risks. We will work comprehensively and calmly with allies and partners but do not rule anything out.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific ruling on UK's deployment of military assets to Strait of Hormuz was avoided

How: We Cannot Guarantee Where This War Is Going To Go

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Q2 Monica Harding Lib Dem Esher and Walton
Defence Foreign Affairs
Context

Concern about UK being pulled into conflict in Middle East with no clear objective, impact on energy bills, inflation, interest rates. Constituents fear President Trump urging UK deployments.

Question

Will the Minister rule out the deployment of military assets to the strait of Hormuz and do so as strongly as German and Spanish allies have done? Does he agree that de-escalation is key for sustainable peace?

Answer from Alistair Carns

We will continue working comprehensively and calmly with allies and partners on a solution for the strait of Hormuz. We will not rule anything out because we cannot guarantee where this war is going.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific ruling on UK's deployment of military assets to Strait of Hormuz was avoided

How: We Cannot Guarantee Where This War Is Going To Go

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Q3 Christopher Vince Lab Co-op Harlow
Defence Foreign Affairs
Context

Residents are worried about ongoing events in the Middle East. Concerns about UK being drawn into conflict without clear objectives, impact on citizen safety.

Question

Will the Minister reaffirm that this Government's first priority is to keep citizens safe? Will decisions be based on collective self-defence of allies and protection of British lives?

Answer from Alistair Carns

Fast jets are flying around Cyprus, tracking and engaging with drones that pose a direct threat. We will maintain a defensive posture for as long as this conflict continues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific reaffirmation of commitment to keeping UK citizens safe was not provided

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