Written question asked by Tom Hunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 April 2021. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 April 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: International Cooperation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress has been made on negotiating a new international agreement restricting Iran's (a) nuclear programme, (b) ballistic missile programme and (c) financial support for terror groups.

Answer: The UK is committed to finding a diplomatic way forward that brings the US back into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), returns Iran to compliance with its commitments, and restores the benefits of the deal. Our diplomats are working hard to negotiate a solution and we welcome the constructive discussions in Vienna so far. But we have always been clear that any sustainable solution will need to address a range of issues, in particular Iran's nuclear programme but also regional security concerns, including Iran's ballistic missile programme and destabilising activity throughout the region. This includes political, financial and military support to a number of militant and proscribed groups. We are committed to engaging regional partners in any future negotiations on regional security.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 184554
Session: 2019-21
Subjects: Finance International cooperation Proscribed organisations Nuclear power Iran Guided weapons
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk