Iranian embassy siege-Tony Geraghty on SAS hostage rescue

Title

Iranian embassy siege-Tony Geraghty on SAS hostage rescue

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:16

Description

Interview with journalist and author of Who Dares Wins (on the SAS), Tony Geraghty, about the use of the SAS to rescue hostages from the Iranian embassy siege in London 8 months ago. Speculates on whether too much force was used. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tony Geraghty

Keywords

Iran; London; Terrorism; UK; Embassies and consulates; Terrorists; IRA; Homicide; Trials; Hostages; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Special forces; Military operations; Sieges; Rescue work

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