Historical Events tagged with "american embassy"
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Politics & Government
Khomeini's Decision on American Hostages
February 23rd, 1980 45 years ago
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini announced that Iran's parliament would determine the fate of the American embassy hostages. This declaration heightened tensions between Iran and the United States following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, particularly as the hostages had been held since November 1979. The announcement came amidst ongoing negotiations and public outcry regarding the treatment of the hostages, who were political pawns in a larger struggle over U.S.-Iran relations.
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