Question

Explain the events that led to the Iranian Revolution and the following Iranian Hostage Crisis. How was the United States involved with Iran?

Answer 1

The Iran hostage crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981, after a group of Iranian college students belonging to the Muslim Student Followers of the Imam's Line, who supported the Iranian Revolution, took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.[3] It stands as the longest hostage crisis in recorded history.[4]

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The Iranian revolution was caused because of the demonstrations by the religious students who protested against the derogatory article published by a Tehran newspaper with criticism against Khomeini.
• Several students were killed by the government which led to nationwide protests in religious institutions.
• When the Shah of Iran went to the United States for medical treatment, the Ayatollah fuelled the Iranian militants to attack the United States.
• The American embassy's employees were captivated, this marked the beginning of the hostage crisis.
• The United States assisted Iran in nuclear programmes starting from 1957 and initiated the Atoms Peace Programme with Iran.

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