The Release of the US Hostages (jan 18, 1981 – jan 31, 1981)
Description:
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.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 18, 1981
jan 31, 1981
~ 13 days