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The Iranian embassy siege: an SAS hostage drama in London

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Resistance and Resolve: Thatcher's Stance Against Terrorism

This chapter examines the early difficulties of Margaret Thatcher's administration, focusing on her resolute response to terrorism after the Iranian embassy siege. It links her tough stance during this incident to her broader policies on negotiations with terrorists, particularly concerning Irish terrorism and the Falklands conflict.

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