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Iran: Armed Conflict

Asked by Ian ByrneLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117440

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will publish the legal advice on which the UK Government has relied to determine that its support for collective defensive operations in relation to the conflict involving Iran complies with obligations under the United Nations Charter.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the summary of legal advice published on 1 March, and available on GOV.UK at the following link : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/summary-of-the-uk-government-legal-position-the-legality-of-defensive-action-in-respect-of-iranian-regional-attacks

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