Address, phone number, and email address for the canadian embassy in tehran, iran. Former canadian ambassador to iran ken taylor, former consul general of canada in new york dan sullivan, and trent university history. Canada has suspended diplomatic relations with iran, closing its embassy in tehran and giving all iranian diplomats in canada five days to leave the country, foreign minister john baird said on. The final act of foreign officer barbara martins career was to oversee the closure of the canadian embassy in tehran in 2012 a decision that continues to divide members of this countrys. Foreign relations and diplomatic ties between canada and iran began with the founding of an iranian mission in ottawa in 1956, and a canadian mission in tehran in 1959. Trudeau thanks canadian allies for offering diplomatic.
Embassy of the kingdom of bahrain in tehran, iran embassy. Sep 07, 2012 canada hasnt had a fully accredited ambassador in tehran since iran ordered canada s ambassador, john mundy, to leave the country in 2007 after trying unsuccessfully to come to an agreement on an exchange of ambassadors for some time. The page also offers information about other canadian representations located in neighbouring countries. You can search many internet flight websites to book the best flights to anywhere in the world. Contact the embassy of canada in ankara, turkey, or any other canadian office. Canada shut its embassy in tehran on friday, severed diplomatic relations and ordered iranian diplomats to leave, accusing the islamic republic of being the most significant threat to world peace. Embassy of countries in tehran starting with letter t. Sep 07, 2012 canada shut its embassy in tehran on friday, severed diplomatic relations and ordered iranian diplomats to leave, accusing the islamic republic of being the most significant threat to world peac. Jan 08, 2020 canada suspended diplomatic relations with iran in 2012 and the italian embassy in tehran has been representing canadian interests in the country since then through an arrangement known as a. John kneale, later wrote in his book, foreign service north york, ont. Eight years after, canadas move to close iranian embassy. At the end of the iraniraq war in 1988, canada sent a large team of military observers under a united nations mandate to help supervise the.
This is an updated directory of the canadian embassy in iran. Includes a forum where you can discuss the embassy. The canadians, he wrote later in a book on the subje. Jan 10, 2020 canada pays the price for leaving its embassy shuttered in tehran by martin regg cohnontario politics columnist fri. Dec 15, 2020 contact details for the french embassy in tehran the embassy of france in tehran is located at 6466 neauphlelechateau and can be contacted by telephone on 21 64 09 40 00. For all consular matters you can contact the consular department of the iran embassy in ottawa. The iran embassy in ottawa can assist, amoung others, with visa matter, passport renewals, trade and investment and export and import matters. The embassy of the united states of america in tehran was the united states of americas diplomatic mission in the imperial state of iran. Trent university oshawa professor wrote the book on ken taylor.
The canadian ambassador in iran, ken taylor, first heard of the. Canada is the same country that is killing children in yemen. Canadas covert diplomatic effort to save americans. Sep 07, 2012 canada shut its embassy in tehran on friday, severed diplomatic relations and ordered iranian diplomats to leave, accusing the islamic republic of being the most significant threat to world peace. May 04, 2017 april 2017 was set for reopening of the iranian embassy in ottawa and the canadian embassy in tehran. Ken taylor and the canadian caper the canadian encyclopedia. Canad is the same country that helped american spies get away from tehran in 1980.
Sep 07, 2012 canada abruptly closed its embassy in iran and expelled iranian diplomats in ottawa friday, citing safety concerns in tehran and the longstanding view that iran is a significant threat to global. The embassy of the czech republic in tehran would like to inform that the consular and visa section of the embassy will be closed on september 29, 2016. For three months, ken taylor, the canadian ambassador to iran along with his wife and embassy staffersconcealed the. Four factors explain why the liberal governments efforts to reopen a canadian embassy in tehran and to see an iranian embassy reopen in. Embassy of the united states, tehran simple english. Jan 20, 2020 without an embassy, it is more difficult for canadian officials to support victims families, communicate with iranian officials, cooperate with allies in tehran, and gather information. Embassy of canada china colombia croatia cuba in tehran iran. Embassy in tehran hid in the canadian embassy there for three months and then escaped from iran last weekend by using canadian. All office doors had inbuilt retina scanners back then. Ken taylor, the cia and the iran hostage crisis by. This would give you access to the current embassy and consulate website, address, telephone numbers, email and emergency numbers. This well researched and written book tells the story of the actions taken by canadian ambassador ken taylor in 1979 and 1980 that saved the lives of six. Canada closes its embassy in iran the new york times. Sep 08, 2012 the action by canada contrasts with its decision in 1979 to keep its embassy in tehran open after the united states embassy there was seized by students and several diplomats were held hostage.
Toronto ap canada shut its embassy in tehran on friday, severed diplomatic relations and ordered iranian diplomats to leave, accusing the islamic republic of being the most significant threat. Nationals of armenia can apply for a bahrain visa at the embassy of bahrain in tehran, iran. Ken taylor, canadian diplomat who helped american in iran crisis. Taylors embassy scurried to evacuate the 850 canadian workers in iran.
The script used was based on the 1967 roger zelazny science fiction novel lord of light. Embassy of canada in tehran, iran embassy worldwide. Without an embassy, it is more difficult for canadian officials to support victims families, communicate with iranian officials, cooperate with allies in tehran, and gather information. When militant radicals seized the united states embassy in iran in. The other two found refuge with the canadian ambassador, ken taylor. Canada pays the price for leaving its embassy shuttered in. Why canada has no embassy in iran, and what can be done the. Hotels in bahrain book hotel in manama book hotel in juffair.
Why canada cancels reopening of its embassy in tehran. Embassy of canada to turkey in ankara canadas international. No part of wrights book has drawn more media attention than taylors role in. Canadian embassy in tehran runs an inclusive range of consular services to local, canadian, and international citizens in iran. The canadian embassy in tehran remained open during the islamic revolution, but closed in 1980 following the safe departure of six members of the us embassy who had been sheltering with canadian diplomats. Sep 17, 2012 calling iran the worlds most significant threat to global peace and security, mr. We were looking for reasons for being in tehran, but there were no good. Canada is the same country that is killing children in afghanistan. The canadian embassy in tehran supports iranian citizens through its consular services, if they.
Canadian embassy and consulate in iran updated infocentral360. Canada closes tehran embassy, kicks out diplomats the. Canada closes tehran embassy, kicks out diplomats fox news. The embassy of canada to turkey in ankara has consular responsibility for iran. Think of this as just a telephone that can listen to many more calls than a standard telephone. Information on consular services of the canadian embassy of in iran.
Embassy in tehran hid in the canadian embassy there for three months and then escaped from iran last weekend by using canadian passports. When ken taylor arrived in iran for his first ambassadorial posting, he had no. On this specific webpage you will find general information on the canadian embassy in tehran. The canadian caper was the joint covert rescue by the canadian government and the cia of six american diplomats who had evaded capture during the seizure of the united states embassy in tehran, iran, on november 4, 1979. Canada shuts tehran embassy, kicks out diplomats cbs news.
Embassy of georgia to malaysia, kuala lumpur, malaysia. Ken taylor and the canadian caper global affairs canada. Use the flight search tool on this website to find, compare and book the cheapest flights from iran. Taylor, his wife and the remaining canadian staff left tehran on the same day. Iran visa only the iran embassy in ottawa is allowed to issue iran visas in canada. Embassy of countries in tehran starting with letter a. The consular section shares location as well as telephone number and email address with the embassy. Us embassy in tehran remains time capsule of iran hostage. Czech ambassador visits the center for women and children of rebirth society, iranian ngo, supported this year by the czech republic, 20. The surprise action reinforces the conservative governments close ties with tehran s arch foe israel but also removes some of washingtons. Canada closes tehran embassy, kicks out diplomats deseret news. Direct bilateral diplomatic relations between the two governments were severed following the iranian revolution in 1979, and the subsequent seizure of the embassy. The iran embassy worldwide page indicates the comprehensive list of foreign embassies and consulates from around the world located in iran as well as iranian embassies, consulates and other iranian representations worldwide. You can contact the consular department of the embassy for visa application, passports, consular statements, legalisation of documents and information of the opening hours of the different departments of the embassy of canada in tehran.
The canadian caper was the joint covert rescue by the canadian government and the cia of six american diplomats who had evaded capture during the seizure of the united states embassy in tehran, iran, on november 4, 1979, after the iranian revolution, when islamist students took most of the american embassy personnel hostage, demanding the return of the usbacked shah for trial. He and his colleagues had decided to book swissair, the air. Ken taylor, former canadian ambassador to iran, who kept americans. Canada closes tehran embassy, kicks out iranian diplomats. Italy to represent canada in tehran after ottawa severs ties.
Canadian officials make 1st visit to tehran since embassy. Sep 08, 2012 canada s foreign affairs minister john baird said that the embassy in tehran would close immediately and iranian diplomats in canada have been given five days to leave. Prior to 1955, canadian consular and commercial affairs in iran were handled by the british embassy. Applying for canada visa there sir i want to live in canada in any way, if someone want to marry me who is living in canada so please contact. Embassy of canada in tehran, iran the embassypage for canada s embassy in tehran has updated and verified contact details for the mission, including. Direct bilateral diplomatic relations between the two governments were severed following the iranian revolution in 1979, and the subsequent seizure of the embassy in november 1979. The embassy would like to apologise for any inconvenience that it may cause. Louise blais chose our man in tehran as her best book of 20. Embassy in tehran remains frozen in 1979 as the 40th anniversary of the iran hostage crisis approaches, a time capsule of revolutionary graffiti, underwood typewriters and rotary telephones. Diplomatic relations between the united states and iran became intense following the iranian revolution in 1979, and the hostage crisis at the embassy in november 1979. Canadian government officials will be on the ground in tehran this week for the first time since the harper government closed the canadian embassy there nearly five years ago. It is very easy and quick to find the best flight deals from iran to fly to major cities around the globe with many airlines.
Canada pays the price for leaving its embassy shuttered in tehran by martin regg cohnontario politics columnist fri. The embassy represents canadian interests in turkey, azerbaijan, georgia, and turkmenistan. Six american diplomats who evaded the capture of the u. John sheardown, canadian who sheltered americans in tehran. Baird said the skeleton staff that was operating canada s embassy has already fled the country. Canada closes embassy in iran, to expel iranian diplomats. Diplomatic relations between the united states and iran became intense following the iranian revolution in 1979, and the hostage crisis at the embassy. Ankara embassy of canada street address cinnah caddesi no.
In a place where every day the islamic republic in the domestic and foreign media talks about the destruction of israel, we, a group of iranian people, announced in a short message that we want peace and friendship with the people of israel. Need general or specific info regarding canadian economy, culture, sports, education and more. Our man is canadian ambassador ken taylor, who in 1979 was the. Italy to represent canada in tehran after ottawa severs. Canada closed its embassy in tehran, iran on september 7, 2012 canadians in iran. Canada pays the price for leaving its embassy shuttered in tehran. This means they may need to schedule a covid19 test at their transit city within 72 hours of their direct flight to canada. There is no resident canadian government office in iran.
A reciprocal diplomatic presence was maintained until september 2012, when canada closed its embassy in tehran and expelled iranian diplomats from ottawa for various reasons, including irans noncompliance with united nations security council resolutions regarding its nuclear program and irans regional policies. However, we have no affiliation with the canadian embassy or the canadian embassy visa department in tehran and if you need any more embassy or high commission information you should contact them directly. Calling iran the most significant threat to global peace and security in the world today, canadas foreign affairs minister said his government. The canadian government was planning to reopen its embassy in tehran to promote relations and pave the way for widespread participation of iranians living in canada in the upcoming presidential elections.
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