Iranian Hostage Crisis

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi begins his reign as Shah of Iran

Sep 16, 1941

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi succeeds his father Reza Khan. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Iran gains U.S. support

Jan 1, 1953

The Shah assures U.S. a steady supply of oil for ecomomic and military aid. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Riots break out in Iran

Jun 5, 1963

Iranian nationalist riot against the Shah for tring to westernize Iran.("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Shah leaves Iran

Jan 16, 1979

The Shah leaves Iran due to revolution. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Anti-Americanism spreads throughout Iran

Feb 1, 1979

Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran and rose to power spreading Anti-American ideas. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Shah comes to the U.S.

Oct 22, 1979

The Shah goes to U.S. for cancer treatment. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)

Iranian Hostage Crisis begins

Nov 4, 1979

Iranian Hostage Crisis Video
Iranian militants storm the United States Embassy in Tehran, and took 70 Americans captive.

Crisis ends

Jan 20, 1981

After 444 days negotiations were made and the Iranian hostage crisis ended. ("The hostage crisis," 2006)