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Foreign Secretary calls for restraint after serious casualties, including the death of a UN peacekeeper, in clashes between Hezbollah and IDF.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Foreign Office today expressed its concern regarding the televised confession by Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani broadcast by Iranian State television on 11 August.
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns Israeli authorities' approving permits for constructing 181 new homes in Gilo, East Jerusalem.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood concerned by plan for 500 new units in Ramat Shlomo.
UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement in the House of Commons on the Iran nuclear agreement and triggering the JCPoA Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Minister for the Middle East, Dr Andrew Murrison summoned Iranian Ambassador Hamid Baeidinejad to the Foreign Office on 13 January.
Following reports that Iranian State TV will air a programme tonight in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani reconstructs her alleged crime, the Foreign Office has issued a statement.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Minister for the Middle East deeply concerned by clashes in Jerusalem which have resulted in a number of injuries.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
FCO Minister Baroness Anelay calls on the Russian government to uphold its international commitments to religious freedom.
The Health Bill, wind energy and Lords Reform were among the topics discussed at this session.
Minister for the Middle East voices concern ahead of trial of Iranian human rights lawyer.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the High Level Event on Bringing Daesh to Justice.
Lord Ahmad, the UK’s Minister of State for the Middle East has undertaken a two-day official visit to Israel.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on internet companies and Iran.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the progress of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in an interview with the BBC today.
Speech given by the Secretary of State the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the UK Commemorative Ceremony for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson congratulates President Rouhani of Iran on his re-election.
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