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Rob Macaire

Former British ambassador to Iran

Photo of Rob Macaire

Rob Macaire

Former British ambassador to Iran

  • Rob Macaire
    With a unifying leader, Iran’s protests could become a revolution

    ‘Gorbachev moments’ happen only when it is clear who will be taking power

    Mon, 12 Jan 2026

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