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British embassy reopens in Iran

By IANS English
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Tehran, Aug 23: The British embassy in Iran has reopened, nearly four years after it was closed.

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrived in Tehran on Sunday for the reopening ceremony.

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Iran is simultaneously reopening its embassy in London.

The British embassy was closed in 2011 after it was stormed by protesters during a demonstration against sanctions against Iran.

Hammond's visit comes weeks after Iran reached a deal with six world powers aimed at curbing its nuclear programme.

IANS

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