Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)
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How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah Khomeini?
Join Dominic and Tom, as they unfold the climactic conclusion to the Iranian Revolution, and America's attempts to bring its hostages home.
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- Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
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<p>How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah Khomeini? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom, as they unfold the climactic conclusion to the Iranian Revolution, and America’s attempts to bring its hostages home. </p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p><br></p> <p>Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive mini-series and more.<br></p> <p>Sign up now at<a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription"> therestishistory.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
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How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah Khomeini?
Join Dominic and Tom, as they unfold the climactic conclusion to the Iranian Revolution, and America's attempts to bring its hostages home.
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Credits
- Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan
- Social Producer: Harry Balden
- Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude
- Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
Raw Description
<p>How did America respond after the American Embassy in Tehran was seized, and American citizens taken hostage? Would the hostages survive? And, what became of the Iranian Revolution, and Ayatollah Khomeini? </p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom, as they unfold the climactic conclusion to the Iranian Revolution, and America’s attempts to bring its hostages home. </p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p><br></p> <p>Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive mini-series and more.<br></p> <p>Sign up now at<a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription"> therestishistory.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>