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Iran: Politics and Government

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 34791

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has met with pro-democracy campaigners in Iran since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign Secretary has not visited Iran. The Islamic Republic's human rights record is unacceptable. The UK helped deliver a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran at the UN Third Committee in November 2024. In January, the Foreign Secretary raised human rights directly with his Iranian counterpart. We will continue to raise rights issues directly with the regime, including through our Ambassador in Tehran.

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