UK Armed Forces in Middle East Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence
Wednesday 1st May 2024

(2 weeks, 4 days ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Robathan Portrait Lord Robathan (Con)
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My Lords, can my noble friend update us on the situation regarding the malign influence of Iran, which has of course recently attacked Israel? It has certainly armed Hamas in the past, whatever its situation now, and is almost certainly controlling Hezbollah. Can he please update us on that?

Earl of Minto Portrait The Earl of Minto (Con)
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My Lords, the diplomatic situation with Iran is that we are using every possible effort to quieten down what could have become an extremely dangerous situation. So far, that diplomacy does seem to be working.