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Set against the backdrop of the American hostage crisis in Iran, the narrative unfolds during a tense six-day standoff at the Iranian embassy in London, where six armed gunmen take twenty-six hostages. As police negotiators and intelligence agencies work to resolve the situation, rival protestors clash outside, and the SAS prepares a daring rescue mission. The hostages employ their wits to survive, culminating in a high-stakes raid that leads to a tragic climax. This gripping account highlights the resilience of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, linking to future historical events.
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The Siege, Ben Macintyre
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Siege
- Subtitle
- The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ben Macintyre
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781405961745
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Political Science & Politics, Gifts for grandpa, Gifts for women, True Crime
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the American hostage crisis in Iran, the narrative unfolds during a tense six-day standoff at the Iranian embassy in London, where six armed gunmen take twenty-six hostages. As police negotiators and intelligence agencies work to resolve the situation, rival protestors clash outside, and the SAS prepares a daring rescue mission. The hostages employ their wits to survive, culminating in a high-stakes raid that leads to a tragic climax. This gripping account highlights the resilience of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, linking to future historical events.