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Hostages

On November 4, 1979, Iranian student activists stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, seizing over 60 Americans hostage for a 48-hour sit-in protest of imperialism. The incident escalated into an international crisis and became a 24/7 media spectacle that lasted nearly four years.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part One: The Peacock Throne

1. Part One: The Peacock Throne

Aired: Sep 28, 2022

The US-backed Shah flees Iran after the 1979 revolution, and Ayatollah Khomei...

Episode 2 Part Two: Den of Spies

2. Part Two: Den of Spies

Aired: Sep 28, 2022

Chaos erupts in the early days of the crisis as the motivations of the young ...

Episode 3 Part Three: The Sand Storm

3. Part Three: The Sand Storm

Aired: Sep 29, 2022

The crisis escalates as the Carter Administration's efforts to secure the hos...

Episode 4 Part Four: The Transaction

4. Part Four: The Transaction

Aired: Sep 29, 2022

The stalemate between the US and Iran reaches a year, prompting Carter to try...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History