The Den…

This NYTimes article on the U.S. Embassy in Iran (aka the “Den of Spies”) gives a comprehensive overview of the Embassy’s present condition, but unfortunately it leaves out what I found to be one of the most intriguing aspects of the building when I visited Tehran–the graffiti messages spray-painted on its outside walls (unfortunately, I couldn’t take a photo, since it was forbidden). Perhaps the graffiti wasn’t included in the article because the messages are written in Persian–but if you visit Tehran, make sure to ask someone to translate the graffiti for you…it helps complete the whole experience…