Bertrand Besson-Seno
Former French ambassador to Qatar and Saudi Arabia with diplomatic experience in the Gulf, offering perspective on regional state interests and mediation options.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 45min
Talks or theatre? Claims of peace talks to end Iran war collide with denials
Nomi Bar-Yakov, international negotiator focusing on back-channel diplomacy. Jasmine Al-Gamal, former Pentagon advisor on U.S. policy and military-diplomatic trade-offs. Bertrand Besson-Seno, ex-French ambassador with Gulf mediation experience. Payman Asmodeur, regional analyst on Iranian strategy. They debate claims of secret talks, potential mediators like Pakistan, the impact of Lebanon and Gaza-style operations, and how domestic politics shape urgency.
