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The Iran Hostage Crisis (8h 40min, nov 4, 1979 y – 23h 45min, apr 1, 1980 y)

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Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages.

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8h 40min, nov 4, 1979 y
23h 45min, apr 1, 1980 y
~ 5 months