Does the UK have an Iranian embassy?

The Embassy of Iran in London is the diplomatic mission of Iran in the United Kingdom. It is located in a terrace overlooking Hyde Park in South Kensington, Westminster, London, next to the embassy of Ethiopia. Iran also maintains a Consular Section at 50 Kensington Court, South Kensington.

When did the Iranian embassy in London close?

The Iranian Embassy siege took place from 30 April to 5 May 1980, after a group of six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy on Prince’s Gate in South Kensington, London.

Is British embassy open in Iran?

Due to the changing developments of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Embassy is continually adjusting how we provide services safely for both customers and staff. The Embassy is largely closed to the public and services have been reduced.

Who is the British ambassador in Tehran?

Simon Shercliff had only just arrived in Tehran to take on what is seen as one of the most difficult postings in the Foreign Office, due to the low regard with which Britain has long been held by the current Iranian government, and the sensitivity of British-Iranian relations.

When did the British leave Iran?

January 1946
The Allied governments also stated that they all shared a “desire for the maintenance of the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Iran.” British and US troops withdrew from Iran in January 1946.

Can Iranian citizens travel to the UK?

Iranian citizens will need an approved United Kingdom visa and a valid Iranian passport in order to travel to the UK. Most travel to the UK is covered under the Standard Visitor Visa.

Does the US have a Embassy in Iran?

The Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran was the United States of America’s diplomatic mission in the Imperial State of Iran….

Do we have an Embassy in Iran?

The US diplomatic mission has been defunct and the building has not been used by the U.S. since the Iran hostage crisis of 1979. Since then, the United States government has been represented in Iran by the United States Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran.

Who is the current British ambassador to Iran?

Robert Macaire
The current ambassador to Iran is Robert Macaire….Embassy of the United Kingdom, Tehran.