Iran and nuclear weapons

The UK, along with the other E3+3 countries (Germany, France, US, China and Russia), still needs to be convinced that Iran’s nuclear programme is purely peaceful. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) backs this position.

Iran is now subject to 4 United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR), 1696, 1737, 1747 and 1803 which make suspension of their enrichment, reprocessing activities and heavy-water related projects mandatory.

The E3+3 governments are still committed to a negotiated solution with Iran and have made a generous offer, including nuclear fuel assurances and help to develop a modern nuclear power programme.

This offer is annexed to UNSCR 1747 . However Iran continues to refuse to suspend its activities and enter into negotiations. 

The Iran country profile has more info about Iran and its relationship with the UK.

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and nuclear weapons

The DPRK tested a nuclear device on 09 Oct 2006. The international community responded by unanimously passing UN Security Council Resolution 1718.

This Resolution stopped countries from supplying or receiving nuclear, chemical, biological, missile technology, large-scale conventional weapons and luxury goods to and from the DPRK.

The UK has strongly supported both resolutions and encouraged international partners to fully comply.

Within the Six Party Talks (DPRK, China, Russia, Japan, Republic of Korea and the US) the DPRK shut down and sealed its Yongbyon nuclear facility and allowed inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The DPRK also agreed to disable all existing nuclear facilities and to provide a complete declaration of all its nuclear programmes and facilities.

The UK has supported the Six Party Talks process directly and through the EU, and continues to press the DPRK to fulfil its obligations under the Talks.

The DPRK country profile has more info about North Korea and its relationship with the UK.