Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States
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The Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States is a part of the embassy of Pakistan
in Washington, D.C.
, and is the de facto
diplomatic representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States.
When the US and Iran cut diplomatic ties, both agreed to establish what are known as "interest sections" to look after their interests, with third countries serving as protecting power
s. The US has an interests section in Tehran, which is part of the embassy of Switzerland
. However, services for American citizens are limited. The section does not issue U.S. visas.
Foreign relations of Pakistan
Pakistan is the second largest Muslim country in terms of population , and its status as a declared nuclear power, being the only Islamic nation to have that status, plays a part in its international role....
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, and is the de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
diplomatic representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States.
When the US and Iran cut diplomatic ties, both agreed to establish what are known as "interest sections" to look after their interests, with third countries serving as protecting power
Protecting power
A protecting power is a state which somehow protects another state, and/or represents the interests of the protected state's citizens in a third state....
s. The US has an interests section in Tehran, which is part of the embassy of Switzerland
Foreign relations of Switzerland
The foreign relations of Switzerland are the primary responsibility of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs . Some international relations of Switzerland are handled by other departments of the federal administration of Switzerland.-History:...
. However, services for American citizens are limited. The section does not issue U.S. visas.
See also
- Former Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C.Former Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C.The Former Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C. was the Imperial State of Iran's diplomatic mission to the United States.It is located at 3003-3005 Massachusetts Avenue, in Washington, D.C.'s Embassy Row neighborhood....
- United States-Iran relationsUnited States-Iran relationsPolitical relations between Iran and the United States began in the mid-to-late 19th century. Initially, while Iran was very wary of British and Russian colonial interests during the Great Game, the United States was seen as a more trustworthy Western power, and the Americans Arthur Millspaugh and...
- Foreign relations of IranForeign relations of IranForeign relations of Iran refers to inter-governmental relationships between Iran and other countries. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the newly-born Islamic Republic, under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini, dramatically reversed the pro-Western foreign policy of the last Shah of Iran,...
- List of Iranian Ambassadors to the United States