There is no Iranian "Embassy" in New York or any other part of the United States. The U.S. and Iran do not have diplomatic relations. Iran does have a Permanent Representation to the United Nations, but it is only an office suite on the 34th floor of the Grand Central Plaza building. A U.N. Permanent Representation cannot grant asylum.
The police refer to Iran's "friends in al-Qaida." Al-Qaida is a radical Sunni group that considers Iran's Shi'ite theocracy to be an infidel state. Al-Qaida and Iran are mortal enemies.
Reeves contradicts the police's use of "Mr." saying his title is "Reverend." Even though ministers are colloquially referred to as "Reverend," it's not a title. The correct form, as any ordained Reverend Doctor knows, would be "Dr. Reeves."
The "Uzbek" consul general looks Russian, not Uzbek, and speaks with a Russian accent.