20-07-2019 22:00 via theguardian.com

Our next PM needs to become an Iran expert. And fast | Alistair Burt

We must understand the Gulf state’s point of view instead of rushing into conflictAn incoming prime minister could be forgiven for feeling that the fates have been a touch unkind. As well as no majority in parliament, an uncertain domestic agenda and the vortex of Brexit, now a fully formed international crisis sits in the in-tray marked “Iran”. It will be an early test of diplomatic dexterity.We should not be here. As always, it helps to see the world as others see it, without
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