Black Codes
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the American embassy, taking 52 hostages and prompting the first U.S. economic sanctions against Iran.
Synopsis
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the American embassy, taking 52 hostages and prompting the first U.S. economic sanctions against Iran.
Synopsis
On November 4, 1979, students storm the American embassy in Tehran, taking hostages in a bid to reclaim Iranian assets. This act prompts the United States to freeze Iran's funds in global banks, marking the beginning of economic sanctions against the country. As tensions rise, a military operation to rescue the hostages fails in the Tabas desert. "Black Codes" details the political maneuvers surrounding this crisis and the eventual agreement to return some frozen assets in exchange for the hostages' release. Archival footage and expert commentary provide context for the events that shaped U.S.-Iran relations.
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