The Taboo of Regret: Iranian Reflections on the Seizure of the US Embassy in 1979
The 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran has long been a symbol of the Islamic Republic of Iran's revolutionary defiance and the legitimacy of "resistance" as state ideology.
Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri, a prominent figure in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has recently spoken out about the event, stating that the seizure of the US Embassy "was a major mistake" and that "many of our troubles began there."
The seizure of the Embassy [on November 4, 1979] was a major mistake, and many of our troubles began there.
Nateq-Nouri's remarks have sparked controversy in Tehran, as he is a highly respected and experienced figure in the Iranian government, having served as a government minister, speaker of parliament, and advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Author's summary: Iranian politician regrets 1979 US embassy seizure.
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