1979 Iranian hostage crisis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iranian_Revolution
gptkb:Mohammad_Reza_Pahlavi
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:52
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Operation_Eagle_Claw
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for films and books
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:High
gptkb:Tehran
gptkb:launch_complex
1943
Poor
Books and movies
Divided opinions
Increased security measures
Cold War context
Cultural references in media
Increased military presence in the region
Condemnation of Iran
Political ramifications
Documentaries and news coverage
Annual observances
Inadequate
Activists and politicians
Prolonged
Algerian diplomats
Breakdown of diplomatic relations
Continued sanctions
Increased awareness of foreign policy issues
Increased coverage of Middle East issues
Isolation from the West
Lasting tensions
Rise of anti-Iran sentiment
Shift in foreign policy
Skepticism towards Iran
gptkbp:duration 444 days
gptkbp:economic_impact Economic sanctions imposed on Iran
gptkbp:effective_date November 4, 1979
gptkbp:end_date January 20, 1981
gptkbp:government_type Islamic Republic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1979 Iranian hostage crisis
gptkbp:impact U. S. foreign policy
gptkbp:key_event U. S. Embassy takeover
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:U._S._government
Iranian students
gptkbp:launch_date November 4, 1979
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Ayatollah_Khomeini
gptkbp:location gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:negotiated_by Algerian mediation
gptkbp:number_of_rooms Several hundred
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1980
gptkbp:outcome No legal repercussions for Iran
gptkbp:president gptkb:Jimmy_Carter
gptkbp:public_perception Protests in the U. S.
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Iranian_Revolution
gptkbp:release_date January 20, 1981
gptkbp:resolution Release of hostages
gptkbp:result Diplomatic tensions between U. S. and Iran
gptkbp:significance Impact on U. S.-Iran relations
gptkbp:staff Approximately 90