How was the Ayatollah Khomeini involved in the Iran Hostage Crisis?

A: His government denied it had anything to do with the hostages, and did nothing to end the crisis.

B: He called for the American Embassy to be attacked when news reached Iran that the shah was in America.

C: He threatened to kill the hostages after the failed "Operation Eagle Claw" rescue attempt.

D: His government took the Americans hostage to prevent the U. S. from trying to bring back the shah.

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Justin Underwood

18 September, 11:01

How was the Ayatollah Khomeini involved in the Iran Hostage Crisis?

A: His government denied it had anything to do with the hostages, and did nothing to end the crisis.

B: He called for the American Embassy to be attacked when news reached Iran that the shah was in America.

C: He threatened to kill the hostages after the failed "Operation Eagle Claw" rescue attempt.

D: His government took the Americans hostage to prevent the U. S. from trying to bring back the shah.

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Genesis Freeman · Answer 1

the answer is D.

Explanation: The US hostage crisis i Iran was one of the longest hostage crisis in the history. After Shah fled to US for treatment a group of student obedient to Imam Khomeini stormed the US embassy in Iran. However Ayatollah Khomeini did not order the attack directly but his involvement was clear when his government used the Americans hostages to prevent the US from trying to bring back Shah. Because Khomeini told in the release condition that US should promise about not interfering about the internal issues of Iran. He also told to give back shah as his government wanted to put him on trial for his crime.