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Jack Straw - Former UK Foreign Minister

29/01/2016 GMT

Former UK Foreign Minister - Jack Straw

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What will be the result of lifting sanctions on Iran?

Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, is a long-time supporter of closer ties with Iran. What will be the result of lifting sanctions on Iran?

After the lifting of all sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear programme, President Hassan Rouhani said a 'golden page' in his country's history had begun. Hardtalk speaks to former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw who has been a long-time supporter of closer ties with Iran and has visited the country many times. What is his response to critics who believe the current rapprochement will serve to bolster the hard-liners in Tehran, exacerbate regional rivalries, and fuel terror and instability in the Middle East?

(Photo: Former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrives at Milbank Studios in 2015. Credit: Rob Stothard/Getty Images)

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