Former Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C.

سفارت سابق ایران در واشنگتن دی سی

(Wikipedia) - 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. Its buildings and grounds are maintained by the U.S. Department of State. The Shah of Iran attended Embassy functions there. The Ambassador was Ardeshir Zahedi. When the Iranian Revolution occurred, the United States and Iran broke diplomatic relations, leaving the property in limbo. Other property includes the residence of the Iranian military attache, 3410 Garfield Street, and the residence of the Iranian Minister of Cultural Affairs, 2954 Upton Street. Former Embassy of Iran in Washington, D.C. Embassy of Iran

Coordinates	38°55′11″N 77°3′36″W / 38.91972°N 77.06°W / 38.91972; -77.06
Location	Washington, D.C.
Address	3003-3005 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Ambassador	Ardeshir Zahedi

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. Its buildings and grounds are maintained by the U.S. Department of State.

The Shah of Iran attended Embassy functions there. The Ambassador was Ardeshir Zahedi. When the Iranian Revolution occurred, the United States and Iran broke diplomatic relations, leaving the property in limbo.

Other property includes the residence of the Iranian military attache, 3410 Garfield Street NW, and the residence of the Iranian Minister of Cultural Affairs, 2954 Upton Street NW.

Currently, there is an Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the United States which is located in the Pakistani embassy in Washington, D.C..

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