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Richard Ratcliffe, Nazanin's husband, begins his public campaign to win her freedom. And the British government explores some creative options for paying off the tank debt.

Richard Ratcliffe, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband, begins his public campaign to win her freedom. And the British government explores some creative solutions for paying off a debt it owes to Iran. Finally, in 2019 the UK and Iran head to the table to negotiate a deal for Nazanin’s release.

Presenter: Ceri Thomas
Producer: Matt Russell
Original music: Tom Kinsella
A Tortoise Media production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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