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Bookmark or Share- Iran hostage crisis | Definition, Summary, Causes ...The Iran hostage crisis was an international crisis (1979–81) in which militants seized 66 Americans at the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held 52 of them hostage for more than a year. It took place after Iran’s Islamic revolution in 1978–79 and poisoned U.S.-Iranian relations for decades.
- Iran Hostage Crisis ‑ Definition, Results & Facts | HISTORYOn November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking more than 60 American hostages.
- The Iranian Hostage Crisis - Short History - Department ...On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the American diplomats hostage for 444 days.
- Iran hostage crisis - WikipediaFifty-three United States diplomats and citizens were held hostage in Iran from November 4, 1979 to their release on January 20, 1981.
- The Iran Hostage Crisis - Pieces of HistoryOn November 4, 1979, Iranian students in Tehran seized the U.S. Embassy and took 52 Americans hostage. The Iran Hostage Crisis lasted for 444 days and ended minutes after President Jimmy Carter left office in 1981. In 1977 the Uniited States and Iran enjoyed a friendly diplomatic relationship.
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