Iran hostages released - hostages return home

Title

Iran hostages released - hostages return home

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:02:56

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the planned events for the return of the former hostages to America after being held captive in Iran for 444 days. Speaking are: Republican leader of the Senate, Howard Baker, who says new President Ronald Reagan is likely to honour the agreement with Iran made by his predecessor, Jimmy Carter, despite revelations of ill treatment; State Department spokesman William Dias(?).

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; Howard Baker; William Dias(?)

Keywords

USA; Iran; Human rights violations; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; USSR; International relations; Hostages; Foreign policy; Presidents; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Ronald Reagan; Family; Reunions

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