The Iran Hostage Crisis
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The Daring Escape: From Captivity to Freedom
This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of American diplomats during the Iran Hostage Crisis, detailing the severe conditions they endured and the political turmoil in Iran. It also narrates the dramatic escape attempts of six diplomats facilitated by a covert CIA operation, culminating in a tense climax at the Tehran airport.
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