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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume XI, Part 1, Iran: Hostage Crisis, November 1979–September 1980

Iran: Hostage Crisis, November 1979–September 1980


Contents

    • First Responses (Documents 1–73)
      • Options Identified (Documents 74–128)
        • Formal and Informal Negotiating Channels (Documents 129–203)
          • Break in Diplomatic Relations and the Rescue Mission (Documents 204–269)
            • Covert and Overt Operations (Documents 270–359)

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            • Press Release
            • About the Series
            • Preface
            • Sources
            • Abbreviations and Terms
            • Persons
            • Note on U.S. Covert Actions
            • Iran: Hostage Crisis, November 1979–September 1980
              • First Responses (Documents 1–73)
              • Options Identified (Documents 74–128)
              • Formal and Informal Negotiating Channels (Documents 129–203)
              • Break in Diplomatic Relations and the Rescue Mission (Documents 204–269)
              • Covert and Overt Operations (Documents 270–359)

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