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What is it like to negotiate with Iran and what are the key issues that need to be resolved if the war is to end? Has the war permanently reshaped the relationship between the US and Europe? Gideon talks to Baroness Catherine Ashton, who was the EU’s high representative for foreign policy from 2009 until 2014 and played a leading role in negotiations with Iran.
Armageddon is off . . . for now
US and Iran agree 2-week ceasefire that will open Strait of Hormuz
Has Trump officially united Europe
Trump’s threats to pull out of Nato leave alliance exposed
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Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Nisha Patel. Sound design is by Sean McGarrity.
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