During the Iran hostage crisis, the United States severs relations with Iran.

Iran hostage crisis

Occupation of Tehran's U.S. embassy (1979–1981)

The Iran hostage crisis began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans, including diplomats and other civilian personnel, were taken hostage at the Embassy of the United States in Tehran, with 52 of them being held until January 20, 1981. The incident occurred after the Muslim…