Hostage Politics
Carter's visit to Tehran in 1977 had lasting repercussions, as Khomeini's disdain for him led to the hostages being held until after the 1980 election. Tensions escalated when Carter pressured Saudi Arabia for a Middle East peace initiative, prompting concerns among senior Saudis about the implications of such a move. One official's attempt to communicate these fears resulted in an unprecedented declaration of persona non grata in Saudi Arabia.In this clip
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