1979 Iran Hostage Situation

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1979 Iran Hostage Situation

The Last Shah Mohammad Reza 1941-1979 Shah Total ruler in 1967 after a CIA backed coup His goal was to make Iran westernized

Shah’s Family

1960’s Westernized Iran

Pros vs. Cons Women’s rights Western style entertainment Capitalism Dictatorship Enemies dealt with harshly Hated by many groups Moved away from Traditional Ideas

Revolution Strikes began in 1977 By 1978 10% of the population was marching against the Shah in protest. Outlawed Cleric Ayatollah Khomenei was allowed to return as a peace offer Jan 1979 Shah leaves the county to the Prime minister Feb 1979 Khomenei forces take control of army and government

Hostage Situation Oct 22 1979 Shah was admitted to the US for medical treatment Protest started outside embassy Nov 4, 1979 students went into the embassy to stage a sit in The guards in the embassy refused to use force were soon taken over by the students

52 Hostages 444 days

How it ended Iraq invaded Iran The Shah dies in July 1980 Iran starts talks again with US Algers Accord of Jan 19,1981 officially ends the hostage situation Ronald Regan was sworn in two hours before the release of hostages

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