The Iranian regime came to power in 1979 by targeting the Great Satan, including hold Americans hostage at our embassy for 444 days. Back then, it was a propaganda tool. It worked. The regime never stopped taking hostages. The Iranians have perfected hostage-taking since the early days of the so-called revolution.
Why can’t American policymakers, and ot…
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