Iran hostage crisis Nov 4, 1979 – Jan 20, 1981 (nov 4, 1979 – jan 20, 1981)
Description:
The Iran hostage crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage after a group of militarized Iranian college students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and seized hostages. The hostages were held for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 4, 1979
jan 20, 1981
~ 1 years and 2 months