Iranian embassy siege - terrorists speak to press

Title

Iranian embassy siege - terrorists speak to press

Genre

Interview; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:33

Description

Statement from hostage Lebanese journalist Mustapha Karkouti inside the Iranian embassy in London during the siege, who passes a message on from the terrorists to the British public and Government. One of the terrorist also speaks, answering some of the questions put to him. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Mustapha Karkouti

Keywords

Iran; London; Injuries; Armed forces; Terrorism; UK; Embassies and consulates; Hostages; Embassy buildings; Sieges; Personal safety; Arabs; Mustapha Karkouti

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