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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 October 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 5 October 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


USA: Iran

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of the United States since 21 September to discuss that government's (1) policy towards, and (2) sanctions on, Iran.

Answer

The UK regularly discusses with the US a variety of issues related to Iran, including our shared concerns about Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's destabilising activities in the region and the various sanctions programmes targeting Iran. These discussions take place at all levels of government, including recently during the Foreign Secretary's visit to Washington in early September.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8464
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Foreign relations USA Sanctions Iran
Link
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