💎🔒 The Iranian Embassy Siege | Sleepy Journeys Through History | Bedtime Story | Sleep Podcast | [Ad-Free]

In tonight’s episode, the story follows the Iranian Embassy siege in London, from the first moments of the takeover on 30 April 1980 to the decisive ending on 5 May 1980.

We trace how demands, negotiation, government policy, and preparation shaped the outcome, and how Operation Nimrod became a defining moment in Britain’s modern counter-terror history.

Highlights of the episode

• The takeover at 16 Prince’s Gate and the first hours of containment
• The attackers’ demands tied to Khuzestan and the refusal of safe passage
• Max Vernon’s negotiation strategy and the role of staged hostage releases
• The turning point: the killing of Abbas Lavasani
• Operation Nimrod: a 17-minute assault and its immediate consequences

🛌 Perfect for:

• Bedtime listening
• Fans of bedtime stories for adults
• People managing insomnia, stress, or racing thoughts

Put on your headphones, get cozy, and let the story lull you into peaceful rest. 💫

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