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French President Emmanuel Macron and France’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Jérôme Bonnafont (right), arrive at the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in New York, on 22 September 2025.
French President Emmanuel Macron and France’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Jérôme Bonnafont (right), arrive at the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations in New York, on 22 September 2025. © Ludovic Marin/AFP

France, Iran, United States
After Macron's angry outburst, French UN mission in president's crosshairs over Iran

A recent outburst by the French president over France's waning influence on diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran conflict has resulted in the possible nomination of a new French ambassador to the UN. The foreign ministry is playing for time.
LogoSubscribers only Back-Door Diplomacy 02.06.2026
The head of Britain’s MI6, Blaise Metreweli, on 15 December 2025 in London.
The head of Britain’s MI6, Blaise Metreweli, on 15 December 2025 in London. © Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via Reuters

Spymaster | Iran, United Kingdom
MI6 head Blaise Metreweli, a career Iran watcher facing evolving threat from Tehran

An experienced Middle East hand, Metreweli has the right CV to deal with hybrid warfare attacks emerging from Iran. But historical flaws in the UK's strategy towards the country, highlighted in a recent parliamentary committee report, may be making her job harder.
LogoSubscribers only Agencies, Defence 22.05.2026

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