Simon Gass
Former British ambassador to Iran and ex-chair of the UK Joint Intelligence Committee, now a senior advisor at SC Strategy with deep expertise on Iranian politics and security.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 34min
Formidable US firepower fails to unseat Iran’s regime
Sir Simon Gass, former British ambassador to Iran and ex-chair of the UK Joint Intelligence Committee, offers his seasoned take on Iran’s wartime resilience. He explains why hardline leadership rose, how Iran’s power centres operate in conflict, and why strikes have not neutralised its asymmetric options. He also discusses the Strait of Hormuz, oil-price pressures on US strategy, and prospects for diplomacy and Gulf recalibration.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 38min
Iran-Israel war: has Trump shown Netanyahu who's in charge?
Simon Gass, former British Ambassador to Tehran and lead negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal, shares insights into the shifting dynamics in the Middle East post-conflict. He reveals the complexities of negotiating with Iran amidst tensions and discusses the impact of U.S. involvement on future peace prospects. The conversation also touches on the UK's covert roles in the region and the challenges posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, they analyze NATO's position on defense spending and its implications for global security.
