Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 March 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 24 March 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of Shia fighters from Iran invading Iraq on the military situation on the border between Iraq and Iran.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the impact of Shia fighters from Iran invading Iraq on the military situation on the border between Iraq and Iran. [104608] Mr. Mike O'Brien: We continually assess all aspects of the military situation in Iraq. In this context, we welcome Iranian Government assurances that, in accordance with Iran's neutrality, it is not their intention that their troops will enter Iraq. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep in contact with the Iranians.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 104608; 402 c72W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed conflict Iraq Ethnic groups Islam Iran Iraq conflict Religious sects
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