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Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2010. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iran: Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what recent reports he has received of the (a) supply and (b) training by Iran of militias and insurgents in Iraq; and if he will make a statement;
Answer

We have not seen recent reports of Iran supplying suicide vests to al-Qaeda. But we have longstanding and serious concerns about Iranian financial and material support to militia groups in Iraq, and the Taliban. We have repeatedly called on Iran to work with the international community to build a stable and secure future for the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21939; 518 c231-2W
Session
2010-12
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Iraq Iran
Link
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