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Written question asked by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 July 2022 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Monday, 18 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: Nuclear Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for international peace and security of Iran achieving nuclear breakout.

Answer

Iran's nuclear programme is more advanced than ever, and is continuing to worsen. This includes producing Highly Enriched Uranium which is unprecedented for a state without a nuclear weapons programme. Iran's nuclear escalation is threatening international security and undermining the global non-proliferation system.

We have reached the end of talks in Vienna to restore the nuclear deal. There is a viable deal on the table which would return Iran to compliance with its Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) commitments, and return the US to the deal. If Iran fails to conclude the deal its nuclear escalation will collapse the JCPoA. In this scenario we would carefully consider all options in partnership with our allies.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35964
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Nuclear power Iran Peace negotiations
Link
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