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2024192 minPG-13documentary

The Secret Story Of How The CIA Fooled The World

2024192 minPG-13documentary

CIA covert operations reveal the complexities of missions like the hunt for Che Guevara, the Beirut bomb plot, and the Iran hostage crisis escape.

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The Secret Story Of How The CIA Fooled The World

2024• 192 minPG-13

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CIA covert operations reveal the complexities of missions like the hunt for Che Guevara, the Beirut bomb plot, and the Iran hostage crisis escape.

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CIA covert operations reveal a complex web of intrigue and strategy. Each episode highlights significant missions, including the pursuit of revolutionary Che Guevara in Bolivia, where agent Félix Rodríguez aimed to capture him alive. The series also examines the 1985 assassination attempt on Hezbollah leader Sheikh Mohammed Fadlallah, approved by CIA Director William Casey. Additionally, Operation Celestial Balance showcases efforts to counter Al Qaeda following the 1998 US Embassy bombings, while the Iran hostage crisis episode details the CIA's audacious rescue of American diplomats under the guise of a film crew.

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