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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Friday, 24 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Diego Garcia: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of the change in the threat posed by Iran to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.

Answer

For reasons of operational security, we do not comment on specific threat assessments relating to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia or on the security measures in place there.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18074
Session
2026-27
Related items
Defence Investment Plan
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence Navy Military bases Diego Garcia Iran
Link
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