Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Debate
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(6 years, 9 months ago)
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That is an extremely good point. It is indeed the case that most of our consular successes, including in Iran, are done by quiet behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
Should a British Foreign Secretary be careful, accurate and diplomatic in the words they choose at all times?