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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iran: Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he make an assessment of the effectiveness of paragraph 8 of UN Security Council Resolution 598 in relation to consultations with Iran on current disputes.

Answer

We assess that ongoing dialogue with all Middle East countries and partners remains critical for protecting security and stability in the region. We welcome any measures that serve to improve that dialogue and reduce tensions. We are concerned by the general risks of unintended escalation, which would not be in any party’s interests. We are in touch with our key partners and advising Iran not to take any escalatory steps.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
257386
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq UN resolutions Iran UN Security Council
Link
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