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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Iran: Nuclear Power

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel in advance of new talks, announced for 29 November, between the UK, China, France, Germany, Russia and Iran, on reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including the prospect of the possible return of the United States to the JCPOA.

Answer

We continue to have regular discussions with a range of regional and international partners, including Israel, on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Iran's nuclear escalation. We are clear that our priority is to see the US return to the deal, and Iran return to compliance with its commitments.


Most recently, on 29 November the Foreign Secretary hosted Israeli Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, to formalise a new plan for the UK - Israel bilateral relationship over the next decade. Iran was discussed, with the Foreign Secretary updating on the UK's efforts to restore the JCPOA through talks that restarted in Vienna on 29 November.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4434
Session
2021-22
Subjects
International cooperation Nuclear power Iran
Link
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