Historical Events tagged with "cyrus vance"
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U.S. Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Iran
The United States officially severed diplomatic relations with Iran, citing the ongoing Iran hostage crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held captive by Iranian militants. This decision came after months of tension between the two nations, following the Iranian Revolution and the U.S. embassy takeover in November 1979. The U.S. embassy in Tehran was stormed, leading to significant geopolitical ramifications.
Continue ReadingU.S. Establishes Relations with China
The United States and China officially established diplomatic relations through a Joint Communiqué, simultaneously enacting the Taiwan Relations Act that guarantees military support to Taiwan. This marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy as it recognized the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government of China, affecting international relations profoundly.
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