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Iran: Hamas

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 40466

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the level of (a) support, (b) resources and (c) financing provided by Iran to Hamas.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Iran's support for Hamas is unacceptable and further destabilises regional stability and security. The Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have reiterated to our Iranian counterparts that Iran must cease providing its proxies and partners with weaponry and financing.

We will continue to work with our international partners to hold Iran to account for its destabilising regional activity, and to reiterate our commitment to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages by Hamas.

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