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HANSARD 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 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 ConflictYes, 100%.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, I will do all that I can.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 ConflictAt this Dispatch Box, I speak as Foreign Secretary, not as a lapsed member of the Bar who qualified in 1995.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictYes, I will. The hon. Gentleman is right to bring to mind the human rights record in Iran. I remind the House that just three years ago, Iran arrested 20,000 people, executed…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 phrase that I have used about no military endeavour being able to achieve this without diplomacy has been used by the US and by the Israelis themselves.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI am grateful that the hon. Gentleman, though new to this House, brings so much experience. I agree with his sentiment.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictFor Iranian dual nationals, British nationals who are in Iran—as I said, 224 casualties just over the last two days and 1,277 injuries—this is of course a terrifying time, as…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has worked on these issues for many years—long before he came to this place. We recognise the threats that Israel is facing, and we also…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictAs this conflict escalates, our message to both Israel and Iran is very clear: de-escalation and restraint.16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI understand my hon. Friend’s strength of feeling on Palestinian recognition. She will know we have always been clear that there is a role for recognition as part of a process,…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 ConflictWith permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will remind the House that the Foreign Office has been responding to two crises in this past week. The Under-Secretary of State for…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI am very grateful to the shadow Foreign Secretary for her remarks, for the cross-party support that I sensed in them, and for her questions, which I will certainly endeavour to…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictMy right hon. Friend is right to put on record our thanks to former EU High Representative Baroness Ashton for all her work to get the JCPOA agreement. The previous Government and…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictEvery colleague I have spoken to over the last few days has emphasised diplomacy and de-escalation; I reassure my hon. Friend of that.16 Jun 2025