U.S. Invites Iran for Hot Dogs and Fireworks
After a three-decade ban, U.S. embassies will be allowed to invite Iranian officials to come celebrate America's declaration of independence from Britain and its overpriced tea. Substantive conversations still aren't allowed, but the BBC reports that "small talk" is a go.
After a three-decade ban, U.S. embassies will be allowed to invite Iranian officials to come celebrate America’s declaration of independence from Britain and its overpriced tea. Substantive conversations still aren’t allowed, but the BBC reports that “small talk” is a go.
WAIT BEFORE YOU GO...BBC:
The two countries have no diplomatic relations and the ban on substantive discussions remains in place, but this 4 July American diplomats will be allowed to go beyond the courtesy handshake and engage in small talk with their Iranian counterparts.
The move is in line with the Obama administration’s attempts to engage diplomatically with America’s long-time foe.
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