John W. Limbert
John W. Limbert (born 1943) is an American diplomat. He is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iran in the US State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. He is a veteran U.S. diplomat and a former official at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, where he was held captive during the Iran hostage crisis.
John Limbert | |
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In a press conference in 2010 | |
| United States Ambassador to Mauritania | |
| In office November 21, 2000 – August 8, 2003 | |
| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Timberlake Foster |
| Succeeded by | Joseph LeBaron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John W. Limbert 1943 (age 80–81) Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse | Parvaneh TabibZadeh |
| Children | Mandana and Shervin |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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