British authorities , the official said , had been keen to keep the embassy open to maintain channels of diplomatic communication , but that communication now looks set to become much harder . Fighting reported at radio-TV building in Iran 's largest city . China abstained in the Assad vote , but other Syrian neighbors voted yes . Iran , Russia and London were among the countries voting against . Syria 's embassy in Lebanon is expected to close soon .
Fighting reported at radio-TV building in Iran 's largest city . China abstained in the Assad vote , but other Syrian neighbors voted yes . Iran , Russia and London were among the countries voting against . Syria 's embassy in Lebanon is expected to close soon .