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Which hostage crisis that began in 1979 set off a chain of diplomatic and military events?

Retry Correct Incorrect On November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian revolution supporters stormed the U.S. Embassy. 52 diplomats were held hostage within the embassy for 444 days, which is the longest hostage situation in history.

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Which hostage crisis that began in 1979 set off a chain of diplomatic and military events?

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• Iran Hostage Crisis