Question follow-through · 111221
Iran: Internet
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) make representations to the Iranian authorities on lifting the internet blackout and (b) assist Iranian citizens to stay connected
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 5 Feb 2026
- Target answer date
- 12 Feb 2026
- Answer
- 13 Feb 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
5 Feb 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) make representations to the Iranian authorities on lifting the internet blackout and (b) assist Iranian citizens to stay connected
12 Feb 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
13 Feb 2026
Answer published
We continue to urge Iran to immediately restore access to the internet and communications. Iran must respect its citizens' fundamental rights and freedom.
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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