Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search AP Was There Iran Hostage Crisis Overview Get price FILE - In this Nov. 8, 1979 file photo, one of the hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran is shown to the crowd by Iranian students. Forty years ago on Nov. 4, 1979, Iranian students overran guards to take over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, starting a 444-day hostage crisis that transfixed America. (AP Photo, File) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 19268532105250 Creation Date: February 07, 2019 06:54:07 AM Submission Date: November 04, 2019 06:01:12 AM Photographer: Uncredited Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: NOV. 8, 1979 FILE PHOTO Resolution: 3000 x 2157 1.87 MB Subject: Embassies, International relations, Government and politics, Hostage situations, General news Location: Tehran, IRAN Transmission Reference: IRN501 Byline Title: STR Caption Writer: JG Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes