Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 November 2011. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Friday, 25 November 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iran: Nuclear Power

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is considering as the UK's contribution to the international response to Iran's nuclear programme.

Answer: On 21 November, the Government decided to sever all links with Iranian banks. The US and Canada announced further restrictions against Iran at the same time.These measures followed the International Atomic Energy Agency's November report about the Iranian nuclear programme and its military dimensions. The UK, along with other members of the international community, supported a resolution of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board on 18 November expressing increasing concern about the Iranian programme. Over the coming days, we shall be working closely with our EU partners to tighten EU sanctions on the nuclear programme and urging others to take similar robust action. Iran should not doubt the resolve of the international community to address the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions.

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