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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 November 2006. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan/Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information he has received on the countries of origin of the shaped charges being used against United Kingdom vehicles in Iraq.
Answer

The nature of some explosive devices being used, against British troops and elsewhere in Iraq, suggest the involvement of Iranian elements, including through Lebanese Hezbollah.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
451 c1545W; 99299
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Iraq Peacekeeping operations
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk