Post by limeylily on Feb 5, 2009 8:46:49 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7870503.stm
The British Council says it has suspended all operations in Tehran after staff members were intimidated by the Iranian authorities.
Iran has denied visas for any British staff and all local employees resigned after being summoned to the president's office, the council says.
The council, which promotes cultural and educational ties, says pressure has been growing over its activities.
An Iranian embassy spokesman in London said he would investigate the report. (continued)
Obviously the Iranian leadership feel they have no need of "cultural and educational ties" and prefer to wallow in the dark ages.
The British Council says it has suspended all operations in Tehran after staff members were intimidated by the Iranian authorities.
Iran has denied visas for any British staff and all local employees resigned after being summoned to the president's office, the council says.
The council, which promotes cultural and educational ties, says pressure has been growing over its activities.
An Iranian embassy spokesman in London said he would investigate the report. (continued)
Obviously the Iranian leadership feel they have no need of "cultural and educational ties" and prefer to wallow in the dark ages.