U.S. AND IRAN AGREE TO HALT STRIKES
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The last major U.S.-Iran deal was the 1981 Algiers Accords — 44 years ago!
The Algiers Accords ended the 444-day Iran hostage crisis, freeing 52 American hostages. The U.S. severed formal diplomatic ties with Iran on April 7, 1980 — a freeze that has lasted over 45 years.
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- Around 50,000
- Around 150,000
- Around 400,000
- Around 700,000
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Around 400,000
The U.S. and Iran have had no formal diplomatic ties since 1980.
After the 1979 hostage crisis, the U.S. severed relations with Iran on April 7, 1980. For over 40 years, the two nations have communicated through Switzerland, which serves as the U.S. 'protecting power' in Tehran.
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- 1953
- 1979
- 1980
- 1995
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1980
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