The Iran Hostage Crisis

On November 4, 1979, chaos erupts as Iranian students storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking American diplomats hostage. The harrowing stories of captivity come to light, including a daring CIA operation that facilitates the escape of six diplomats. Amid intense negotiations and a tragic failed rescue attempt, the plight of over 50 remaining hostages underscores the political tension. Finally, the emotional release of the hostages in January 1981 reverberates through American politics, impacting the presidency of Jimmy Carter.