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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement entitled Iran Sanctions, published on 8 September 2026, what recent discussions his Department has had with international partners on coordinating sanctions against Iran to maximise their effectiveness and minimise opportunities for sanctions evasion.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement on 8 September, which explains that the financial measures in the Statutory Instrument will further reduce the Government of Iran's ability to access the UK financial system and raise funds in support of its nuclear programme. The legislation also expands our powers to sanction ships - strengthening our ability to target ships enabling and facilitating Iran's nuclear programme and malign and destabilising behaviour.

As part of the UK's responsible approach to the use of sanctions, the Government continues to work closely with international partners to ensure our sanctions are effective and to minimise opportunities for sanctions evasion, or unintended consequences.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29326
Session
2026-27
Related items
Iran Sanctions
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
International cooperation Iran Sanctions
Link
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