639. Revolution in Iran: Death in the Desert (Part 4)

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. _______ 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. Sign up now at therestishistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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I’ve been a big fan of The Rest is History since I discovered it about a year ago. Domenic and Tom combine a unique presentation of historical events that is enlightening while the same time entertaining and spontaneously humorous . After many series from modern to antiquity this latest one on the Iranian crisis was arguably for myself the best. Being American in my late teens during the crisis I got to relive the events of that turbulent period which helped to shape the future lives for many Americans who were coming of age at the time. This wasn’t your first U.S. centered historical event and I hope it is not the last. The coming of the 100th anniversary of the 1929 October stock market crash for a future series perhaps?