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the elected prime minister Mohammad Mosaddegh was overthrown in a coup sponsered by the CIA and MI6. This coup was meant to give power to the previous ruler Shah Pahlavi, who looked up to western powers. Unfortunately, he was a terrible ruler who made too many promises. He ruled for 26 years until he was overthrown in the Iranian revolution in 1979
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Iranians start to protest and revolt against the Shah and his corrupt government
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While in support of Iran's revolution, 300-500 students take control of the American Embassy, starting the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979-1981
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Operation Eagle Claw was an operation that was meant for saving the hostages in Iran, ending in a complete failure.
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Shah Pahvlovi dies in the U.S. after a long fight with cancer
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Ronald Regan gets elected as the new U.S president. One of the main reasons why Regan got elected was because of Carter's lack of concentration with the hostages.
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Literally after days of Regan serving in office, the hostages were released. They were held in captivity for 444 days.
