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HANSARD 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 ConflictYes, I will.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI can reassure my hon. Friend that I have spoken to partners in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel, and been in touch, of course, with our friends in…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 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 ConflictYes, I do.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 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 refer the hon. Gentleman to the remarks made by Secretary Rubio on the outbreak of this new war and to the statements made by Donald Trump, in which he clearly indicates an…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictLet me just put on the record the huge admiration that I am sure many across this House have for what was formerly known as Persia and the great history of the Iranian people—how…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictThe right hon. Gentleman brings his usual eloquence to these matters. I agree with him save for his initial remark: I would not call it the Israel regime; it is a democracy, with…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI remain hugely concerned about the appalling human rights record of the Iranian regime, but who runs Iran must, quite properly, be a matter for the people of Iran.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictYes, I will do all that I can.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictThe hon. Gentleman brings tremendous experience to these matters, but he will understand that it is right and appropriate that I leave that to the international lawyers.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictYes, 100%.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictThe right hon. Member will know that, working with partners, we have capabilities that can ensure that our people are as safe as they need to be. He is right to reference RAF…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictBalance it we must, because those are the issues that we are currently dealing with. We remain determined to press for what we want to see in Gaza and to stand up for those we are…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictLet me put on record my huge gratitude and respect for our diplomatic staff in Israel and Iran and across the region, and for their families and children who provide them with…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictToday in my office I was with a hostage family. A wonderful woman who lost her husband was there with her daughter asking me to keep Gaza at the forefront of my mind and to raise…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictWe have had a very serious debate in this House so far that recognises the serious threat that Iran’s nuclear capability poses to the global community and the existential threat…16 Jun 2025