The terms “Persian” and “Iranian” are sometimes used interchangeably, but being Persian refers to ethnicity while being Iranian refers to nationality. The modern country of Iran was once the ancient kingdom of Persia, but it is now home to many different ethnic groups. The country’s official language is Persian, and the distinction between the two […]
The Iranian hostage crisis began in 1979 when militants took 66 Americans hostage in the US Embassy in Tehran. President Carter attempted to negotiate their release through diplomacy, political pressure, and economic sanctions. The hostages were held for 444 days and released after Reagan took office. Carter’s failed attempts to end the crisis led to […]
