Iranian revolutionClick through and read the BBC slideshow here to understand the causes of the Iranian revolution that led to the hostage crisis.
The Iranian hostage crisis in brief |
Letter from Jimmy Carter to Ayatollah Khomeini regarding the release of the hostages, 11/06/1979 |
Translation of Khomeyni's message on hostage situation, March 10, 1980
For the original copy, go here.