Posted on 09/07/2003 7:26:15 AM PDT by knighthawk
Edited on 05/26/2004 5:16:28 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
September 7, 2003 -- UNTIL just a few weeks ago, Iran and Britain, having completed a diplomatic honeymoon, appeared to be destined for a mutually enjoyable partnership.
On Tuesday, however, the British government, having recalled its ambassador Richard Dalton, announced the "temporary closure" of its embassy in Tehran. The decision came hours after shots had been fired at the embassy building in the center of the Iranian capital.
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