John Sawers
John Sawers is a former head of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), known for his expertise in intelligence and foreign affairs. He played a pivotal role in shaping the UK's intelligence community during his tenure and has since been involved in various think tanks and advisory roles, providing insights on global security issues. Recently, he has been in the news for commenting on the geopolitical tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump may prefer to avoid direct military conflict with Iran.
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Former MI6 chief John Sawers stated that an unnecessary war is being waged against Iran.
ایران کے خلاف غیرضروری جنگ لڑی جارہی ہے، سابق سربراہ ایم آئی سکس
Pakistan· 2026-03-05John Sawers assessed that the possibility of regime change in Iran is quite unlikely given the balance of power.
Jutarnji list - Iran: 'Zatvorili smo Hormuški tjesnac!'; Raste broj ubijenih američkih vojnika, nove eksplozije u Teheranu
Croatia· 2026-03-03
John Sawers is a former head of the Secret Intelligence Service who commented on the case.
‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one | Gaby Hinsliff
United Kingdom· 2025-10-14
John Sawers describes Blaise Metreveli as an inspiring person with a clear focus and a good sense of humor.
ბლეიზ მეტრეველი სწორედ ხვალ, 1 ოქტომბერს, ოფიციალურად დაიკავებს MI6-ის ხელმძღვანელის ახალ თანამდებობას
Georgia· 2025-09-30
John Sawers, Blair’s foreign affairs adviser, revealed the level of angst within government circles about the trip.
Australia pressed Tony Blair to avoid meeting ‘troublemaker’ 1999 Indigenous delegation, archives reveal | National ArchivesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
John Sawers comments on the strategic purpose of Israel's actions in Gaza.
How the CIA lost its way, according to author Tim Weiner
United States· 2025-07-19
John Sawers is a former head of the British intelligence service MI6 who commented on Trump's preferences regarding Iran.
Συνομιλίες στη Γενεύη: Μπορούν οι Ευρωπαίοι να αποτρέψουν κλιμάκωση της σύγκρουσης Ισραήλ – Ιράν;
Greece· 2025-06-20
