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List of ambassadors of the United States to Iran

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Ambassador of the United States to Iran
Seal of the United States Department of State
Incumbent
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NominatorThe President of the United States
Inaugural holderLeland Burnette Morris
Formation1944
Abolished1979

Prior to 1944, Iran was not served by a United States ambassador; instead, a diplomatic minister was sent. The first ambassador was named in 1944.

After the Iran hostage crisis in 1979, the United States terminated diplomatic relations with the Iranian government, therefore no ambassadors have since been appointed. The United States government has since then been represented in Iran by the United States Interests Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Tehran.[citation needed]

Ambassadors

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This is a list of United States ambassadors and other heads of diplomatic missions to Iran.

Iran

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See also

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References

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  • United States Department of State: Background notes on Iran
  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
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