The Iranian embassy In Canberra says it is hopeful construction could begin soon on a new building, following two decades of delays on its proposed Yarralumla site.
The embassy site in Yarralumla is one of several across the diplomatic precinct that have sat empty for years, despite attempts by the National Capital Authority to prevent countries from sitting on prime land earmarked for diplomatic use.
Russia delayed the construction of its planned Yarralumla embassy until its lease was revoked earlier this year while plots leased by Bangladesh and Kuwait also remain undeveloped.
