Britain seek compensation for broken and stolen Embassy stuff

According to Telegraph newspaper published in London on December 4 , the British government will ask around 1 Million Pound of financial compensation from the Islamic Republic for damages made to its embassy building and stuff during the raid of November 29 .

The items spoiled or destroyed during the raid included valuable paintings, rugs, furniture, every electronic device that could be found and several official cars. A fire also caused substantial damage.

 Jewellery and other personal belongings were looted from diplomatic homes at a separate compound in northern Tehran.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: "The damage was extensive and we will be seeking compensation from the Iranian government under the Vienna convention, but it's too early to talk about precise figures." Watch British ambassador sayings HERE .Watch one of the stolen paintings HERE .

King George painting stollen during storm on British Embassy in Tehran

Photo shoot by Fars news Agency show the painting King George which is registered as"Government Art Collection " shown in the embassy court after being stolen by attackers on Tuesday 29 November .

Published in photo section of Fars News web site 

Original painting registered in Britain 

Artist: Sir Samuel Luke Filde

Title: King George V (1865-1936) Reigned 1910-36

Date: 1912-1935

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: height: 91.50 cm, width: 66.00 cm

Location: Iran, Tehran, British Embassy

http://www.gac.culture.gov.uk/work.aspx?obj=11152