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If she will make representations to her Iranian counterpart on the case of Iranian diplomat, Asadollah Assadi.

Asked by
Matthew Offord (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
21 June 2022
Reference
900621; 716 cc694-5
House
House of Commons

The UK condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of civilians and regularly raises this issue with the Government of Iran. We welcome the fact that those responsible for the plot against the conference in Paris in 2018 have been held to account. The Belgian courts have convicted four individuals, including Asadollah Assadi, who received a 20-year sentence. We continue to work with the international community to ensure that all countries, including Iran, abide by international rules and norms.

Answered by
James Cleverly (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
21 June 2022
Reference
716 c694
House
House of Commons

I am trying to hide my disappointment in the answer. Asadollah Assadi orchestrated a planned terrorist attack in mainland Europe that would have resulted in mass casualties, including five Members of the British Parliament, including me. At the Munich security conference earlier this year, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, met his Belgian and Swedish counterparts for private talks, which included seeking a petition for the release of Assadi and others through prisoner swaps. It would have been ironic if those of us who oppose the joint comprehensive plan of action had been victims, as the terrorists were using resources that came from the sanctions. May I ask the Secretary of State again to meet with her Iranian counterpart to make it clear that any future JCPOA must ensure human rights in Iran and must ensure that terrorism activities are relinquished across the region, including those aimed at mainland Europe?

Asked by
Matthew Offord (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
21 June 2022
Reference
716 c694
House
House of Commons

I am not able to speculate on the context of bilateral talks between Iran and other countries. The UK’s position is absolutely clear: the behaviour of Iran in a whole number of areas is unacceptable. We raise this regularly, and I know that my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has raised our concerns about the Iranian Government’s behaviour on numerous occasions. We will ensure that we continue to call on the Iranian Government to abide by international rules and laws and to respect human rights at every level, including the right of criticism on the international stage.

Answered by
James Cleverly (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
21 June 2022
Reference
716 c695
House
House of Commons

In 2018, a terrorist plot would have meant that Members of Parliament from a UK cross-party delegation and from around the world who were attending the free Iran rally were murdered. Fortunately, the French and Belgian police co-operated, and the plot was foiled. This morning, the Belgian court announced its...

Member
Bob Blackman (Conservative)
Type
Business questions
Date
4 February 2021
Reference
688 c1122
House
House of Commons

My hon. Friend is right to raise this matter. Her Majesty’s Government are deeply concerned about this incident and continue to work closely with our European partners on security and counter-terrorism issues. We are closely monitoring reporting on the trial taking place in Belgium. We expect diplomatic and consular missions...

Member
Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
4 February 2021
Reference
688 c1122
House
House of Commons

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of Iran has threatened to retaliate against the government of Belgium if Assadollah Assadi is found guilty of participating in preparations for bombing an international gathering near Paris in June 2018; and what support, if any,...

Asked by
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Independent Ulster Unionist)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 2020
Reference
HL10524
House
House of Lords

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Iran about reports that that government has threatened to retaliate against the government of Belgium if Assadollah Assadi is found guilty of participating in preparations for bombing an international gathering near Paris in June 2018.

Asked by
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Independent Ulster Unionist)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
2 December 2020
Reference
HL10525
House
House of Lords

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment her Department has made of the level of threats against Iranian dissidents and activists in the UK as a result of the forthcoming trial against an Iranian diplomat in Belgium on terrorism charges relating to alleged plots...

Asked by
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 2020
Reference
119300
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent information and representations he has received on the forthcoming trial of Iranian diplomat Assadolah Assadi in Belgium on charges of terrorism.

Asked by
Martin Vickers (Conservative)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 2020
Reference
121228
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will condemn the reported threats from the arrested Iranian diplomat Assadolah Assadi in Belgium to influence and subvert his trial on terrorism charges in that country.

Asked by
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 November 2020
Reference
119301
House
House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to the Iranian authorities on the arrested Iranian diplomat Assadolah Assadi in Belgium.

Asked by
Ian Mearns (Labour)
Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 November 2020
Reference
117979
House
House of Commons