Hague under fire for failing to condemn Blair's Iraq record
Foreign Secretary announces a partial reopening of Tehran embassy
WARMONGER Tony Blair’s presence hung heavy over the Commons yesterday as MPs agonised over Iraq’s further plunge into slaughter and suffering.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announced plans for a limited reopening of Britain’s embassy in Tehran following talks with the Iranian foreign minister.
But Plaid Cymru MP Elfyn Llwyd jumped in to challenge the Tory minister over his failure to condemn Mr Blair’s role in taking Britain to war in Iraq on false grounds.
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