CSPAN3 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis July 13, 2024
Attack began. They were over the walls and soon the chain on the main gate was cut. This was filmed by a student. Here showing the area being overrun. The motor pool was behind the main gate to the embassy compound. To their right was the chancellory. The operational hub of the embassy that housed the Sensitive Communications systems. The heavy front doors of the chancellory had been bolted shut. Inside were 45 americans and plus iranian staff and some visitors. The marine guards inside fired tear gas to buy time. When it was realized help wasnt coming, one of the chancellory Security Officers...