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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Independent Ulster Unionist) on Thursday, 21 January 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 February 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 February 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Kamal Foroughi

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 30 December 2015 (HL4621), whether they consider the four prisoners, including Jason Rezaian, recently released by Iran to the US each had dual citizenship, and whether they will use those cases as precedents in their approach to the case of Kamal Foroughi.

Answer

We welcome the release of US prisoners held in Iran. The agreement between the US and Iran was a bilateral one, and has not changed Iran’s policy of not recognising dual nationality. We continue to raise our own consular cases, including Mr Foroughi, with the Iranians at the highest levels and to urge for their release.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5328
Session
2015-16
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Subjects
Prisoners Iran Dual nationality Foroughi, Kamal
Link
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