Heads UP: Key Anniversary Approaches

Heads UP: Key Anniversary Approaches

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. And the day before the presidential election.


David Phillips

Adjunct Researcher at RAND Corporation

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Iranian airspace also closed 4-6 Nov.

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