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Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 November 2005. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Iranian involvement in the insurgency in Iraq.
Answer

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has said, the nature of some explosive devices used, including against British troops, leads us either to Iranian elements or to Lebanese Hezbollah, which has very close links with Iran's Revolutionary Guards. We are unable to provide further details as to do so could prejudice the capability, effectiveness, and security of the armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25325; 439 c573W;439 c573W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations Terrorism Iran
Link
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