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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi begins his reign as Shah of Iran
Mohammed Reza Pahlavi succeeds his father Reza Khan. ("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Iran gains U.S. support
The Shah assures U.S. a steady supply of oil for ecomomic and military aid. ("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Riots break out in Iran
Iranian nationalist riot against the Shah for tring to westernize Iran.("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Shah leaves Iran
The Shah leaves Iran due to revolution. ("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Anti-Americanism spreads throughout Iran
Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran and rose to power spreading Anti-American ideas. ("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Shah comes to the U.S.
The Shah goes to U.S. for cancer treatment. ("The hostage crisis," 2006) -
Iranian Hostage Crisis begins
Iranian Hostage Crisis Video
Iranian militants storm the United States Embassy in Tehran, and took 70 Americans captive. -
Crisis ends
After 444 days negotiations were made and the Iranian hostage crisis ended. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)
