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Frustrated nation marks year of Iran hostage crisis
A year of turmoil and stalemate in Iran and the United States, with mobs outside the Tehran Embassy, a dying shah, and failed mediation attempts. The crisis spans hostage takers amid Khomeini’s influence, U.S. sanctions, and war with Iraq as presidents and diplomats grapple with possible remedies.
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Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
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Dick Gregory
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