Iran’s regime has more values in common with America than Egypt’s or Saudi Arabia’s.
A nuclear deal should not be struck at the expense of the women and minorities that are oppressed by the regime.
It remains a real threat to both our interests and our allies throughout the Middle East.
Also: Miliband plays with Farage and plays with fire. The unGreen BBC. Jonathan Jones is a twat. Two new Biteback books. Plus: Guido’s Iranian payments to friends of Israel.
Politically repressive, religiously moderate, pro-capitalist in thinking and ex-communist in feel, the country is bound up with British jobs, interests and prosperity.
For the third time we’re sending our service personnel into Iraq without a serious and concerted Western effort to sort out a coherent regional deal
But Arabs and Sunni Muslims must take the military lead.
His Sunday Telegraph article dangles an olive branch at the Ayatollahs.
Any organisation in the region which is somehow at odds with both Saudi Arabia and Iran is not in good position.
Over six times as many Party members are opposed to getting involved at all than support sending in ground troops.
A form of asymmetric federalism would recognise the realities on the ground and would better serve the interests of all parties.
How can we work with a country that for far too long has provided funding, training and weapons and a safe haven for militant groups in the region?
The silence can be attributed to three key factors: Firstly, a lack of inspiration. Second, a lack of agreement. Third, a lack of money.