The Taboo of Regret: Iranian Reflections on the 1979 US Embassy Seizure
The 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran has long been a symbol of the Islamic Republic of Iran's revolutionary defiance and the legitimacy of its "resistance" ideology.
Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri, a prominent figure in Iran's Islamist system, recently sparked controversy with his remarks on the event. With a career spanning nearly half a century, including roles as government minister, speaker of parliament, and advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Nateq-Nouri's opinions carry significant weight.
The [seizure of the US Embassy on November 4, 1979] was a major mistake, and many of our troubles began there.
Nateq-Nouri's statement, made in an interview with Eco Iran this October, has sent shockwaves through Tehran, as it challenges the long-held narrative surrounding the embassy seizure.
Author's summary: Iranian official questions 1979 US Embassy seizure.
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