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Prime Minister Ousted in Coup
The CIA backs a plan, coordinated with British intelligence , to overthrow the Iranian prime minister. -
Shah Flees Iran
The Shah is overthrown in the Islamic revolution of 1979. -
Khomeini Returns to Iran
Khomeini arrive in Tehran and calls for an expulsion of all foreigners. -
Rescue Attempts Fail
Carter's covert mission to rescue the hostages, desert one ends in failure and death of eight american commandos. hurts re-election