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Written question asked by Jon Pearce (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Friday, 9 May 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iran: Nuclear Power

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to use the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action snapback mechanism to re-impose nuclear-related UN sanctions on Iran before their expiry in October 2025.

Answer

A diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue remains possible and the primary focus of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office efforts. However, if a deal is not reached there will be little choice for the E3 but to trigger the UN snapback mechanism before its expiry. Alongside E3 partners we have made this clear to Iran.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49580
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Nuclear power Iran Sanctions
Link
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