US Drone Strike On Iran

He said the Government’s main focus is to de-escalate this issue  by engaging with world leaders  and urging Iran to take a different path.

It is not in anyone’s interests for this to escalate to an all-out war. All sides should exercise maximum restraint and allow for meaningful dialogue, led by the UN Secretary-General’s office. To prevent war, we need a strong plan for diplomacy.

I am concerned that the joint comprehensive plan of action - the deal which aims to constrain Iran's nuclear programme -  is now practically dead, and the Government was rightly pressed on the importance of diplomatic action on this.

I am also concerned about what the situation might mean for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other dual nationals currently in detention in Iran. The Defence Secretary was probed by several MPs about the Government’s efforts to secure the release of Nazanin and other detainees.

My thoughts are with our service personnel serving in the region at this time. It will be important to continue to hold the Government to account on the measures it is taking to ensure the safety of UK nationals there.