Iranian Hostage Crisis

By amink2

  • The Shah Takes Power

    The Shah takes power and ruled until 1979.

  • Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini Returns to Iran

    The Shah flees to Egypt, the Ayatollah returns to power.

  • The Shah Comes to the United States

    The Shah is allowed to come to America to receive cancer treatment, angry Iranians overthrew the Shah.

  • Day of Capture

    60 Americans were captured by Iranian rebels.

  • Canceling Military Treaties

    The Iranian government cancels military treaties with America and the Soviet Union, these treaties would permit intervention.

  • Releasing Female and African American hostages

    Khomeini orders the release of female and African-American hostages, 53 remain.

  • Embassy employees flee Iran

    Six of the American embassy employees, who avoided capture, and leave Iran.

  • Further Sanctions

    President Carter announces further sanctions ordering all Iranian diplomats to leave.

  • Failed Resuce Misson

    Operation Eagle Claw, failed.

  • Hostage released due to illness

    One hostage is released due to illness, 52 remain.

  • All Hostages Released

    The remaining 52 hostages are released and flown to the military Air Base in Germany.