Hostages and Diplomacy: Iran's Strategy

This chapter explores the historical development of Iran's use of hostage-taking as a foreign policy tool, beginning with the 1979 U.S. embassy crisis. It highlights the Iranian government's perception of dual nationals and foreign journalists as potential spies, complicating U.S.-Iran relations. The discussion also touches on the implications of U.S. sanctions and the ongoing cycle of prisoner exchanges, illustrating the intricate dynamics of geopolitical tensions.