With increasing tensions in the Middle East, the Government is working hard in many ways to help stabilise the region. Announced in July, the sanctions regime has been developed to respond to unprecedented threats from the Iranian regime, including efforts to undermine peace and security across the Middle East and plots to kill individuals on UK soil. In coordination with the US, this new sanctions package targets the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and individuals linked to Iran’s relationship with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as well as new trade restrictions targeting Iran’s drone programme, including by strengthening our existing export restrictions on drone components and new powers to impose transport sanctions on ships involved in contravening existing sanctions or owned or controlled by sanctioned individuals.

Rebecca commented:

"As the Government Whip responsible for Foreign Office business in Parliament, today I was part of a committee that has agreed a new tougher sanctions regime against the Iranian Government. This new package of sanctions is designed to deter the Iranian Government from supporting armed groups operating in other countries and will make an impact on their ability to conduct their illegal activity."

If you are interested in what Rebecca does in her role as a party Whip, you can read about the position on the Government website here.