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HANSARDMiddle EastFrom my discussions with the United States and with Secretary of State Rubio, that is not their intention; the right hon. Gentleman will have seen that from the thrust of the…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastThe message I gave earlier at the Dispatch Box is in the context of a fast-moving situation and advice that was given by the US shortly before I stood up. Of course we keep our…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastAs I have said, from talking to Secretary of State Rubio, Vice-President Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff, that is not the objective of the United States, and of course it is not our…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI refer my hon. Friend to what I have said in the Chamber this afternoon. Of course we believe in the rules-based order and international law. That was precisely why I was in…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI recognise that the right hon. Gentleman has been campaigning on these issues over many years, and has taken strong positions on nuclear proliferation. I do not want to go back…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI have liaised with Jordan and with Gulf partners, and I will be speaking to the UAE later on today. We will work with them to keep them safe. My hon. Friend is absolutely right…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI am very grateful to my hon. Friend, who is learned in these matters and will have strong views. We are seeking de-escalation and pursuing diplomacy, and we are doing that…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI am afraid I am not able to give an assessment of the effectiveness of that action at this stage, and neither is the United States. The hon. Lady may think that that is a binary…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI remind my hon. Friend that we have the strongest of bilateral defence relationships with Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and…23 Jun 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWe have the most robust export licensing regime in the world, and I am proud of that. That was a matter that this House voted on just a few years ago under the last Government,…19 Jun 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI call to mind the work of the IAEA, and refer my hon. Friend to the resolution of the IAEA Board of Governors just last week, all of which confirmed Iran’s intent and its…19 Jun 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI call to mind the work of the IAEA, and refer my hon. Friend to the resolution of the UN Security Council just last week, all of which confirmed Iran’s intent and its deception.…19 Jun 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeWe have the most robust export licensing regime in the world, and I am proud of that. That was a matter that this House voted on just a few years ago under the last Government,…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI say to my hon. Friend categorically that the UK is not involved in Israel’s strikes. We do have an important regional role. We have UK assets in Cyprus, Bahrain and Qatar, and…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his remarks and the tone with which he made them, because in matters of war it is always important that this House can speak with one…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictIt is hugely important that we do all we can. I believe the best way forward is diplomatic, because attempting to do this militarily, I am afraid, cannot be achieved, and I think…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictThe right hon. Gentleman puts it well. We should also mention what those in Iran are doing to destabilise neighbouring countries—Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq—with their proxies.…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictWe have the most robust export licensing regime in the world, and I am proud of that. That was a matter that this House voted on just a few years ago under the last Government,…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictMy hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that I spoke to the director general at the beginning of last week, reassured him of our full support and thanked him for all his work that…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictWe are at the highest level of force protection at this time because of the ongoing conflict and the dangers that exist, and it is why we emphasise de-escalation and restraint.16 Jun 2025