Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 7 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 January 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 January 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iran: Saudi Arabia

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the international legal implications of reports of Saudi Arabia bombing the Iranian Embassy in Sana'a; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We are currently looking into unverified Iranian reports that a Saudi airstrike hit the Iranian Embassy in Sana’a. The Saudi government has denied that any such attack took place. The priority right now is for all parties to show restraint and responsibility in order to prevent the igniting of further hostilities. The British Government is urging all parties to show calm at this time and to work towards a de-escalation of growing tensions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21464
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Iran: Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 21 January 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed conflict Diplomatic service Saudi Arabia Iran Yemen
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk