Iran hostages released - Reagan honouring agreement

Title

Iran hostages released - Reagan honouring agreement

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports back on the speculation that the new Ronald Reagan administration in America may not honour the deal struck by President Jimmy Carter for the release of American hostages from Iran. Follows revelations of treatment of the hostages. Female studio reporter not identified. (The hostages had been released on 20/01/81). Some crackle on audio.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam

Keywords

USA; Iran; Human rights violations; Money; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Public opinion; International relations; Compensation; Hostages; Foreign policy; Presidents; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Ronald Reagan

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