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The Iran Hostage Crisis

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This chapter explores the tumultuous events of November 4th, 1979, when Iranian protesters overran the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, igniting the Iran Hostage Crisis. It highlights the political upheaval in Iran and the growing animosity towards the United States as experienced by press attaché Barry Rosen amidst the chaos.

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