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How 6 Americans Used A Hollywood Movie To Escape The Iran Hostage Crisis
November 4, 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis when 66 Americans were taken hostage at the Embassy of the US in Tehran
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The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Postpones Son's Wedding As Iran Rains Missiles On Israel
The wedding of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son has been reportedly postponed amid the escalating conflict with Iran.
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UN Chief Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Calls To "Ease Tremendous Suffering"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the "announcement of the deal for ceasefire and hostage release."
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Daily Despatch: Biden's Visit To Israel, Hamas Hostage Video, Gaza Crisis
Although Biden's visit is described as a show of strong support to Israel, it also sends a warning to regional powers such as Iran and Hezbollah against escalating the situation.
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Iran Names New UN Ambassador After US Visa Refusal
Iran appointed a new UN ambassador on Wednesday following Washington's refusal to grant a US visa to a previous nominee over the 1979 embassy hostage crisis, state news agency IRNA said.
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What Ben Affleck's Argo Got Wrong: Tweet Lessons From the CIA
To mark 35 years of the Iran Hostage crisis, the CIA tweeted a fact vs fiction lesson of sorts, listing out what Ben Affleck's Argo got wrong.
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CIA Tweets 'Argo' Errors on Iran Crisis Anniversary
The CIA on Friday good naturedly highlighted the inaccuracies in Oscar-winning Iran hostage drama "Argo," in a series of tweets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 crisis.
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Iranian official will not get visa for UN ambassadorship: White House
The United States denied a visa to Iran's proposed UN ambassador on Friday, citing the envoy's links to the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis, in a rare step that raises questions over how much influence the White House can wield over the world body.
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How 6 Americans Used A Hollywood Movie To Escape The Iran Hostage Crisis
November 4, 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis when 66 Americans were taken hostage at the Embassy of the US in Tehran
-
The Long Complicated History Of How Iran And US Became Enemies
Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught for decades - at least since the US helped overthrow a democracy-minded prime minister, Mohammed Mossadegh, in August 1953. The US then supported the reign of Shah, a repressive ruler.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Postpones Son's Wedding As Iran Rains Missiles On Israel
The wedding of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son has been reportedly postponed amid the escalating conflict with Iran.
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UN Chief Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire, Calls To "Ease Tremendous Suffering"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the "announcement of the deal for ceasefire and hostage release."
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Daily Despatch: Biden's Visit To Israel, Hamas Hostage Video, Gaza Crisis
Although Biden's visit is described as a show of strong support to Israel, it also sends a warning to regional powers such as Iran and Hezbollah against escalating the situation.
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Iran Names New UN Ambassador After US Visa Refusal
Iran appointed a new UN ambassador on Wednesday following Washington's refusal to grant a US visa to a previous nominee over the 1979 embassy hostage crisis, state news agency IRNA said.
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What Ben Affleck's Argo Got Wrong: Tweet Lessons From the CIA
To mark 35 years of the Iran Hostage crisis, the CIA tweeted a fact vs fiction lesson of sorts, listing out what Ben Affleck's Argo got wrong.
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CIA Tweets 'Argo' Errors on Iran Crisis Anniversary
The CIA on Friday good naturedly highlighted the inaccuracies in Oscar-winning Iran hostage drama "Argo," in a series of tweets to mark the anniversary of the 1979 crisis.
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Iranian official will not get visa for UN ambassadorship: White House
The United States denied a visa to Iran's proposed UN ambassador on Friday, citing the envoy's links to the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis, in a rare step that raises questions over how much influence the White House can wield over the world body.
