Iran Nuclear Deal Debate

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Iran Nuclear Deal

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Points of Order
Wednesday 9th May 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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Yes, if he comes back into the deal.

Jonathan Edwards Portrait Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (PC)
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This very worrying decision by President Trump could lead to at least three cataclysmic scenarios: first, the takeover of the Iranian regime by hard-liners; secondly, the eventual development of an Iranian nuclear bomb; and thirdly, ultimately, another war in the middle east. Which scenarios does the Foreign Secretary consider to be most likely?

Boris Johnson Portrait Boris Johnson
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, Iran remains in compliance. Iran has not elected to proceed to enrichment or to break out of the agreement, and the UK will be working to ensure that remains the case.

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