Iran Hostage Crisis (nov 4, 1979 – jan 20, 1981)
Description:
During this time, Iran held US employees at the American embassy hostage, in exchange for the exile of the Shah back into Iranian territory. The crisis lasted for over a year, only being resolved through tense negotiations.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 4, 1979
jan 20, 1981
~ 1 years and 2 months