Roger Cooper on US servicemen killed in Tehran

Title

Roger Cooper on US servicemen killed in Tehran

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

28 Apr 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:05:02

Description

Telephone interview with reporter Roger Cooper on the failed US attempt to rescue the American hostages being held in Tehran. He says reports from Tehran about how many US troops were involved in the attempt are hugley exaggerated. It is not yet clear whether the bodies of the eight soldiers who died in the raid will be sent home. Reports that the hostages have been moved to a new location are unconfirmed. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Roger Cooper

Keywords

USA; Iran; Deaths; Politics; Armed forces; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Hostages; US Embassy; Diplomats; Military operations; Soldiers; Iranian revolution (1979); Dead bodies; American (cultural identity); Revolution

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