U.S. plans "virtual embassy" for Iran: Clinton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States plans to open a "virtual embassy" for Iran that will give Iranians online information about visas and student exchange programs despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday. feeds.reuters.com/~r/Reuters/PoliticsNews/~3/uXbGzqITkU8/us-iran-usa-idUSTRE79P7AY20111027