Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran

Published June 19, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemished

It began with the fate of hostages.

Details

Donald Trump’s first recorded foray into politics was sparked by the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran, which saw 52 American diplomats held incommunicado for 444 days.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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