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US-Iran Relations

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  • Revolution Started

    Revolution Started
    In January of 1978 a revolution started in Iran

  • U.S. Embassy Seized and 53 U.S. Diplomats taken Hostage.

    U.S. Embassy Seized and 53 U.S. Diplomats taken Hostage.

  • U.S. Hostages released

    U.S. Hostages released
    After 14 months in Iranian captivity all 53 hostages were released and sent back to the U.S.

  • Iran - Contra affair

    Iran - Contra affair
    The U.S. Government secretly sold weapons to Iran, then gave the proceeds to Contra rebels fighting the Nicaraguan government. Congress had already prohibited this.