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Originally Posted by 1fastredsc
What hostages (No smart ass intended, i really don't know)?
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Iran took Americans hostage in 1979 when the Shah fell and the fundamentalist Khomeni (sp?) took over. This was in direct response to the U.S.'s support of the Shah, who some regard as a despot.
Anyway, ex president Jimmy Carter, tried over and over to negotiate and appease the Iranians, but to no avail. The hostages were released when Reagan took office, who, as I recall, vowed to destroy Iran.