Iran: Hamas and Hezbollah
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to help disrupt Iran’s support for (a) Hamas, (b) Hezbollah and (c) the Houthis.
Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer
The Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister made clear to their Iranian counterparts that Iran must cease its support for its proxies and partners during recent calls. We will continue to work alongside international partners to hold Iran to account for its escalatory behaviour through its support for its proxies and partners in the Middle East and its attempts to undermine global security. On 2 September, the UK imposed sanctions against four Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) -Quds Force targets who have a role in supporting Iranian proxy actions. Furthermore, the UK has proscribed Lebanese Hezbollah and Hamas. The IRGC and Houthis are sanctioned in their entirety.
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