Greece–Iran relations

Greek-Iranian relations are foreign relations between Greece and Iran. Relations between the two people date back from the antiquity. Hellenic-Persian relations have evolved from sworn rivalry during the Battle of Thermopylae to strong cordiality. Alexander the Great defeated the Persian empire and the country was ruled by rulers of Greek origins for decades.Greece has an Embassy in Teheran, and Iran is represented by her Embassy in Athens.

See also

* Foreign relations of Greece
* Foreign relations of Iran

External links

* [http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/en-US/Policy/Geographic+Regions/Mediterranean+-+Middle+East/Bilateral+Relations/Iran/ Greek Ministry of Foreign Affaires about relations with Iran]
* [http://www.mfa.gov.ir/cms/cms/athens/en/index.html Iranian embassy in Athens]