Prime Minister challenged to come to the house over Iran

3.00.00pm UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 20th Feb 2007

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Following reports that the United States are preparing for air strikes on Iran beyond nuclear sites. Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell has called on the Prime Minister to come to Parliament and make a statement on the government's policy towards Iran.

Sir Menzies said "In the light of reports that the US are preparing for military action against Iran, it is essential that the Prime Minister makes clear our government's policy. The case against military action in Iran is overwhelming. Military action against Iran would buttress the regime, fan nationalism and further destabilise the region, put coalition forces at risk and disperse nuclear material. Iran must be engaged with, rather than isolated, if we are to stand a real chance of neutralising its nuclear programme."