Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what sanctions are imposed on Iran for their financing of Hezbollah.

Answer: The UK Government condemns Iran's financial support to militant and proscribed groups, including Hizballah which compromises the region's security and escalates already high tensions, with consequences for the international community. In 2019, the UK made its position clear by proscribing Hizballah in its entirety and put an asset freeze in place due to Hizballah's terrorist activity. We support the enforcement of UN prohibitions on Iranian weapons proliferation to non-state actors, including to Hizballah (UNSCR 1701). Our assessment remains that a sovereign Lebanon with strong institutions is the best way to tackle Hizballah's influence in Lebanon.

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