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The Release of the US Hostages (jan 18, 1981 – jan 31, 1981)

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After 444 days, the Americans taken hostage in the US embassy in Iran were released. Essentially, this damaged the global view on Iran as they were now seen as a state in which takes people by hostage. However, this event also gave Khomeini more power and support by the citizens of Iran.