About this episode

The episode discusses the extended ceasefire between the US and Iran and explores future diplomatic relations.

With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest from Pope Leo’s Africa trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Carne Ross

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• ceasefire
• diplomacy
• NATO
• international relations
• Middle East

Keywords

• Trump
• ceasefire
• Iran
• US
• diplomacy
• NATO
• Mark Rutte
• Pope Leo
• Turkey
• Africa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nato

Places: Turkey, Africa, Iran, US

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