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The Legacy of the Iranian Hostage Crisis

The Legacy of the Iranian Hostage Crisis

FromMiddle East Focus


The Legacy of the Iranian Hostage Crisis

FromMiddle East Focus

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alex Vatanka and Michael Metrinko discuss the Iranian hostage crisis, how it’s shaped US-Iran relations, and what that history tells us about the present and potential future of the Islamic Republic. Metrinko also recounts his experience as a political officer at the embassy in Iran in 1979 and being one of the 52 hostages.
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Weekly discussion of Middle East policy, arts, and culture, featuring experts from the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C.