The UK and Iran

Foreign Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 17 Mar 2020 Closed: 26 Feb 2021 Parliament page
This inquiry will explore the basis of the engagement between the UK and Iran, what it has comprised, and how successful it has been in securing the UK’s foreign-policy objectives. As well as considering both sides of the bilateral relationship, the inquiry will also look at the approaches and priorities … Read more
23 Recommendations
12 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Event
Activity timeline 3 events
26 Feb
2021
Report published
16 Dec
2020
Report published
7 Jul
2020
Informal meeting · Virtual meeting
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Fifth report: No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relationsh… HC 415 16 Dec 2020 35 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
4 Recommendation Rejected
Fifth report: No prosperity withou…
Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPOA does not set out a definitive...
Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPOA does not set out a definitive timetable for action in a potential period between non-compliance with the Joint Commission and the snapback of sanctions. This lack of clarity has proved contentious. … Read more
Government Response
The government noted the committee's view but stated that Annex I, Section Q, paragraph 78 of the JCPoA already sets out clear timelines for resolving access issues and did not commit to clarifying it further.
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7 Recommendation Rejected
Fifth report: No prosperity withou…
We agree with the Government that its long-term goal should be to replace the JCPOA...
We agree with the Government that its long-term goal should be to replace the JCPOA with a broader agreement which additionally addresses regional security. This must learn the lessons from last time and be held in consultation with our allies … Read more
Government Response
The government rejects the recommendation to replace the JCPOA, stating it has never held this as a goal, but agrees on the importance of addressing Iran's nuclear program and destabilizing behavior, consulting with Middle East allies, and learning lessons.
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13 Recommendation Rejected
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We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria...
We are satisfied that the actions of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp meet the criteria for proscription in the Terrorism Act 2000 and see proscription as a logical extension of the existing restrictions placed on members of the IRGC by … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation to proscribe the IRGC but rejects commenting on whether any organization is under consideration for proscription, citing longstanding government policy.
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Government Response AI assessment · 35 of 23 classified
Accepted 14
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 14
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 2
Rejected 3
Total 23 recs + 12 conclusions