US-Iranian relations worsen in wake of embassy spy claim

Title

US-Iranian relations worsen in wake of embassy spy claim

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:24

Description

Report on the increasing tension in US-Iranian relations. The United States has rejected claims that some of its embassy staff in Tehran were spies. There has also been a demonstration in Tehran against US sanctions and military action. Meanwhile, the presidential race continues in the USA. Includes excerpt of a speech by US President Jimmy Carter. Former Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger has criticised Carter’s approach to the crisis and other countries have begun closing their embassies and withdrawing diplomatic staff from Tehran. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Jimmy Carter

Keywords

USA; Iran; Politics; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; International relations; Economic sanctions; Jimmy Carter; Espionage; Diplomacy; Spies; Hostages; US Embassy; Diplomats; Henry Kissinger; Iranian revolution (1979); American (cultural identity); Revolution

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