What event marked the beginning of the Iran hostage crisis in 1979?

Quiz Options

• The Shah of Iran's return to power
• The storming of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran
• The assassination of Ayatollah Khomeini
• The signing of the Camp David Accords

Explanation

On November 4, 1979, Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, demanding the extradition of the Shah for trial, which initiated the Iran hostage crisis.