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RME11W63–May 01, 1980 - Iranian embassy siege. A stretcher is taken into the Iranian embassy in London this morning. Later one of the British hostages with the Iranians have been held at gun point since yesterday morning was brought out and taken to hospital.
RMG5T7MJ–Neighbours and children look out from their homes in Warley Road, Dagenham, as Police Constable Trevor Lock returns home with his wife, Doreen, after his six day ordeal in the Iranian embassy siege.
RMGAJ6CH–Contact Sheet. The Iranian Embassy siege ended after SAS commandos stormed the building rescuing the nineteen hostages. BBC sound recordist Sim Harris, one of the British hostages, scramble to safety as flames billow from the window at the Iranian Embassy in London when two explosions ended the six day siege at the building in Princes Gate. Fourteen hostages were brought out alive and a number of gunmen were detained.
RME142RE–Apr. 04, 2012 - 1st May 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege A demonstrator in Kensington Gore, London, near the Iranian Embassy, carrying a poster caricaturing President Carter and demanding the former Shah's return to his country. This and other demonstrations appear to have no direct connection with the siege of the embassy which is now in it's second day.
RMB3P2A4–Iranian Embassy Siege the SAS storm the building to free the remaining 19 hostages Two members of the SAS prepare to move in to
RME11WER–May 06, 1980 - SAS Squad storm Iranian Embassy And Free Hostages: The six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London's Knightsbridge ended last night in a joint police-Special Air Services Regt Operation in which the remaining 19 hostages were brought out alive from the bombed and brning buildingwith three of the five terrorists shot dead, one wounded and the other taken by SAS. Among the hostages freed were the three Britons - PC Trevor Lock. Simon Harris, a BBC sound recordists, and Mr. Ronald Morris, a clerk at the Embassy
RMB4TKFH–Iranian embassy siege was ended by an SAS raid where Sim Harris escaped out of the balcony as fire broke out in the offices May
RMM8G08M–1980 Iranian Embassy Siege SAS veteran Bob Curry enjoys his first cup of tea in his new home.
RMB4TK8M–A police officer leaning out of the e window of the Iranian Embassy with two terrorists masked during the the fifth day of the Iranian Embassy siege as negotiations continued May 1980
RM2J0EMCA–Second day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Supporters of the Ayatollah Khomeini marching near the embassy. 1st May 1980.
RMFFH5WW–1980 - 1st May 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege A demonstrator in Kensington Gore, London, near the Iranian Embassy, carrying a poster caricaturing President Carter and demanding the former Shah s return to his country. This and other demonstrations appear to have no direct connection with the siege of the embassy which is now in it second day. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
RM2J0EJ99–Final day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. One of the hostages with hands above his head as he is released from the Embassy. 5th May 1980.
RMF3NAAY–Filming scenes for the new movie '6 Days', recounting the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: London, United Kingdom When: 09 Aug 2015
RM2J0EP1K–Third day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. The Iranian Consul General (wearing light coat) talking with police officers outside the Embassy building. 2nd May 1980.
RM2J0FCK4–First day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Two of the women who feld the Embassy when the siege started pictured with police officers outside 30th April 1980.
RM2RAAE4Y–An Iranian Imam taking prayers outside during the siege of the Iranian Embassy, London. Date: 30 April - 5 May 1980
RM2J0EMRG–Second day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Arsenal football supporters look on during demonstration by Ayatollah supporters outside the Embassy. 1st May 1980.
RM2JTM5GW–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Large number of photographers and journalist covering the events of the protests at the Iranian embassy in London. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British SAS troops sto
RMAXT073–Iranian Embassy siege May 5th 1980 London UK 1980s Simon 'Sim' Harris escaping from the building. England HOMER SYKES
RMG4PPCM–Armed police on the ajoining balcony to the Iranian Embassy, when units of the Special Air Service (SAS) helped police end the six day siege at the building. Nineteen hostages were rescued and three gunmen shot dead.
RM2J0ET34–Final day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Hostage policeman Trevor Lock appears on the Embassy balcony with BBC technician Sim Harris, another of the hostages. 5th May 1980.
RM2JTH09C–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Iranian supporters carrying a large protest banner march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British SAS troops st
RME11WEW–May 06, 1980 - SAS Squad Storm Iranian Embassy And Free Hostages: The six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London's Knights bridge ended last night in a joint police-special Air Services Regt operation in which the remaining 19 hostages were brought out alive from the bombed and borning building with there of the five terrorists shot dead, one wounded and the other taken by SAS. Among the hostages freed were the three Britons - PC Trevor Look. Simon Harris, a BBC Sound recordist, and Mr Ronald Morris, a clrk at the Embassy. Sir David McNee
RM2J0FDN4–Fifth day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Hostage policeman Trevor Lock shouts instructions down to police officers below from the Embassy balcony. 4th May 1980.
RME11WCW–May 05, 1980 - SAS Squad storm Iranian Embassy and Free all the hostages: The six days siege of the Iranian Embassy in London's
RM2J0F37B–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. An aerial view of the damage to the back of the Embassy building, two days after the SAS threw thunderflashes in through the window to end the siege. 7th May 1980. .
RMM8G080–1980 Iranian Embassy Siege SAS veteran Bob Curry enjoys his first cup of tea in his new home.
RM2KAD7AJ–General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière former British Army officer, Director of SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces during the Gulf War. Photograph by Gilbert Adams / Tony Henshaw Archive
RM2AHXAP8–Baghdad, Iraq. 01 January, 2020. U.S. Army Soldiers provide armed overwatch at the U.S. Embassy Compound following violent protests by Iran backed militias January 1, 2020 in Baghdad, Iraq. Credit: Lt. Col. Adrian Weale/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RMF3NAB8–Filming scenes for the new movie '6 Days', recounting the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: London, United Kingdom When: 09 Aug 2015
RMECWD3E–Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. 20 December 2014. Flowers left by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in memory of the two hostage victims of the Sydney siege Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson. Copyright Credit: 2014 Richard Milnes/Alamy Live News.
RM2WF3XT7–7th February 1991 General Sir Peter de la Billière giving a press conference in Riyadh during the build-up to war with Iraq.
RMM1YF47–Journalist, Kate Adie, arrives at Portcullis House to support Carrie Gracie at the inquiry into fair pay for women at the BBC.
RMAXT061–Iranian Embassy siege 1980 5th May, London England 1980s UK Building exploding flames shooting out of the embassy windows. End of siege. HOMER SYKES
RMG4TJXW–Members of the Special Air Service (SAS) enter the Iranian Embassy May 5, 1980, to end a six day siege in Central London. Nineteen hostages were rescued, and three gunmen shot dead.
RMM41TN0–A Palestinian woman carries a large pole with several Palestinian flags on it on tthe Al Quds Day march in London.
RM2JTH0XB–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Iranian supporters carrying a large protest banner march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British SAS troops st
RME11WD2–May 05, 1980 - SAS Squad storm Iranian Embassy and Free all the hostages: The six days siege of the Iranian Embassy in London's
RM2J0F746–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. A police,an examines the bullet holes inside the Embassy building, two days after the SAS threw thunderflashes in through the window to end the siege. 7th May 1980.
RME11W95–Aug. 08, 1980 - SAS Squad Storm Iranian Embassy And Free All The Hostages: The six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London;'s Knightsbridge, ended last night in a point police - special Air Service Regt operation in which the remaining 19 hostages were brought out alive from the bombed blasted and burning building. Three of the five terrorist were shot dead, one was wounded and the other one was taken by the SAS. Photo Shows Members of the Special Air Services Regt. seen about to storm the Iranian Embassy last night.
RM2J0ETN7–Final day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Relieved BBC technician Sim Harris, one of the hostages, steps down from the ambulance on arrival at the hospital after the SAS ended the siege. 5th May 1980.
RM2KAD7AB–General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière former British Army officer, Director of SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces during the Gulf War. Photograph by Gilbert Adams / Tony Henshaw Archive
RM2J0E6F9–Third day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Pistol in hand, one of the hood Arab terrorists steps out from the Embassy, lured out by lunch boxes of food placed on the doorstep by police for the gunmen and their hostages. 2nd May 1980.
RMF3NAAJ–Filming scenes for the new movie '6 Days', recounting the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: London, United Kingdom When: 09 Aug 2015
RM2J0EDN9–Second day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Police officer Michael Perkin lies on the ground, his face contorted in agony after having his leg broken by an angry pro Khomeini demonstrator near the Embassy building. His colleagues rush to his aid to drag the man off. 1st May 1980.
RMM8G082–1980 Iranian Embassy Siege SAS veteran Bob Curry enjoys his first cup of tea in his new home.
RM2J0FMN9–The 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege took place between 30th April and 5th May 1980, when six armed men stormed the Iranian embassy in South Kensington, London, taking 26 people hostage, mostly embassy staff, but also several visitors as well as a police officer who had been guarding the embassy. By the sixth day of the siege the gunmen had become increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress in meeting their demands. That evening, they killed one of the hostages and threw his body out of the embassy. As a result, the government ordered the Special Air Service (SAS), a special forces regiment of
RM2AHXAP5–Baghdad, Iraq. 01 January, 2020. U.S. Army Soldiers provide armed overwatch at the U.S. Embassy Compound following violent protests by Iran backed militias January 1, 2020 in Baghdad, Iraq. Credit: Lt. Col. Adrian Weale/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RMB4TK8P–Trevor Lock Police Constable during the Iranian Embassy Siege recieves another award for his bravery from Bow Street Magistrates Court April 1981
RMGAJ6C4–Contact Sheet. The body of a man on a stretcher being put into an ambulance near the Iranian Embassy after being brought from the the building on the sixth day of the siege. Shortly afterwards a huge explosion rocked the building.
RMB4TKGE–Rev Frank Collins 41 ex SAS soldier who became a priest after leading the raid in 1980 that ended the Iranian Embassy siege committed suicide after being forced to quit the army after authorities became upset at his autobiography Frank a father of 4 was found in a fume filled car with a copy of War And Peace
RM2JTH0W4–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Police on crowd control of the Iranian supporters carrying a banner the protest march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended whe
RMB59EBT–A television camera on cherry pickers at the Iranian Embassy siege. May 1980 P005260
RMECWD3F–Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. 20 December 2014. Flowers left by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in memory of the two hostage victims of the Sydney siege Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson. Copyright Credit: 2014 Richard Milnes/Alamy Live News.
RM2J0F9EY–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Embassy chauffeur Ron Morris, who was a hostage in the siege, photographed after his release. 7th May 1980.
RM2WG2AXN–7th February 1991 General Sir Peter de la Billière giving a press conference in Riyadh during the build-up to war with Iraq.
RME11W94–Aug. 08, 1980 - SAS Squad Storm Iranian Embassy And Free All The Hostages: The s-x-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London;'s Knightsbridge, ended last night in a point police - special Air Service Regt operation in which the remaining 19 hostages were brought out alive from the bombed blasted and burning building. Three of the five terrorist were shot dead, one was wounded and the other one was taken by the SAS. Photo Shows The burning Iranian Embassy Building after the Special Air Services Regt had stormed inside and freed the hostages.
RMM41TMY–The line of anti-Zionist Neturei Karta Jews and Muslim clerics at the front of the Al Quds Day march was followed by people carrying placards and flags.
RME11WD0–May 05, 1980 - Iranian Embassy after the Siege: the front door of the Iranian Embassy under guard by police after the last three bodies had been removed today.
RM2KAD7AC–General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière former British Army officer, Director of SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces during the Gulf War. Photograph by Gilbert Adams / Tony Henshaw Archive
RME11WET–May 06, 1980 - SAS Squad Storm Iranian Embassy and Free Hostages: The air-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London's Knights bridge ended last night in a joint police-special Air Services Regt operation in which the remaining 19 hostages were brought out alive from the bombed and borning building with there of the five terrorists shot dead, one wounded and the other taken by SAS. Among the hostages freed were the three Britons - PC Trevor Look. Simon Harris, a BBC Sound recordist, and Mr Ronald Morris, a clark at the Embassy. sir David McNee
RMF3NAAK–Filming scenes for the new movie '6 Days', recounting the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: London, United Kingdom When: 09 Aug 2015
RME11WP0–May 27, 1980 - Police Appeal For Siege Information: Scotland Yard are appealing for information about the five terrorists killed during the storming of the Iranian Embassy. Pictures of the dead terrorists have been issued with the names they are believed to have used. All five are believed to be of Iranian nationality. Photo Shows: The five dead terrorists, clockwise from top left: Themir Mohahmed Husein, Shakir Abdullah Radhil, Awn Ali Mohammad, Shakir Sultan Said, Makki Hanoun Ali.
RMM8G08C–1980 Iranian Embassy Siege SAS veteran Bob Curry enjoys his first cup of tea in his new home.
RME11W5W–Apr. 30, 1980 - Iranian Nationals Take Over Iranian Embassy In London: Armed Iran Nationals took over the Iranian Embassy in London today. They took the policeman hostage - an armed constable with Scotland Yard's Diplomatic Protection Group who on guard outside the embassy-and about 20 members of the embassy staff. Shots have been heard from inside the building which is by abo 30 armed police. Photo Shows Armed police climbing on the roof of the Iranian Embassy during the siege in London today.
RM2AHXAPC–Baghdad, Iraq. 01 January, 2020. U.S. Army Soldiers provide armed overwatch at the U.S. Embassy Compound following violent protests by Iran backed militias January 1, 2020 in Baghdad, Iraq. Credit: Lt. Col. Adrian Weale/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RME11WD1–May 05, 1980 - The Indian Embassy Gun Siege ends in high drama: The Iranian Embassy gun siege in London is over. In the late hours of yesterday afternoon (Mon) members of the Special Armed Services (S.A.S.) stormed the Embassy building in Knightsbridge the 19 hostages, including the two Britons, were set free. Three of the Iranian gunmen were killed. Photo shows with guns at the read and wearing masks to project them against teargas, two of the S.A.S. men move along the balcony them against teargas, two of the S.A.S. men move along the balcony.
RMAXT06A–Iranian Embassy siege Muslims praying for peace in street outside the Knightbridge embassy. London England April May 1980 1980S HOMER SYKES
RMGAJ6C3–Contact Sheet. A Steel helmeted member of the security services near the Iranian Embassy in London. Units of the Special Air Service helped police in ending the six day siege at number 16 Princes Gate. Nineteen hostages were rescused and three terrorists shot dead.
RM2JTH0XJ–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Iranian supporters standing behind a police barrier in a protest march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British
RMD2H19N–Original SAS operational used Browning 9mm high power pistol holste. Made by Len Dixon circa 1980
RMECWD36–Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. 20 December 2014. Flowers left by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in memory of the two hostage victims of the Sydney siege Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson. Copyright Credit: 2014 Richard Milnes/Alamy Live News.
RM2J0FHF3–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Embassy chauffeur Ron Morris, who was a hostage in the siege, photographed after his release. 7th May 1980.
RM2WH38K1–7th February 1991 General Sir Peter de la Billière giving a press conference in Riyadh during the build-up to war with Iraq.
RM2J0EGB5–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. The lone survivor if the Embassy terrorists inside the top security van as he appears at Horseferry Road Magistrates in London. 8th May 1980.
RM2J0F5HE–Third day of the Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Mrs E. Morris, mother of one of the hostages in the embassy, pictured at her home as she awaits further news. 2nd May 1980.
RM2KAD7AK–General Sir Peter Edgar de la Cour de la Billière former British Army officer, Director of SAS during the Iranian Embassy siege and Commander-in-Chief of the British forces during the Gulf War. Photograph by Gilbert Adams / Tony Henshaw Archive
RM2J0FD07–The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group 'Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan' stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Hostages of the siege helped into a car by police after spending the night at the Medical Centre at Hendon police College following their release. 7th May 1980.
RMF3NAAX–Filming scenes for the new movie '6 Days', recounting the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Featuring: Atmosphere Where: London, United Kingdom When: 09 Aug 2015
RMM8G08F–1980 Iranian Embassy Siege SAS veteran Bob Curry enjoys his first cup of tea in his new home.
RM2AHXAPA–Baghdad, Iraq. 01 January, 2020. Groups of violent protesters from the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia confront Iraqi security forces outside the U.S. Embassy Compound January 1, 2020 in Baghdad, Iraq. Credit: Maj. Charlie Dietz/Planetpix/Alamy Live News
RME11WCY–May 05, 1980 - First Picture of Wounded Iranian Charge affairs: The Iranian Charge de Affairs Dr. Gholam-Ali Afrouz who was shot by terrorists on the last day of the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy in London, which ended when the SAS stormed it on Monday night. Is seen sitting up in bed today at St. Stephens Hospital talking to Sister Jaqueline Peirce.
RMAXN3D1–Iranian Embassy Siege, Kensington London England April May 1980 Peaceful protest protestors hold flowers up above their heads. 1980s UK HOMER SYKES
RMGCF4RK–BBC sound recordist Sim Harris, one of the British hostages, scramble to safety as flames billow from the window at the Iranian Embassy in London when two explosions ended the six day siege at the building in Princes Gate. Fourteen hostages were brought out alive and a number of gunmen were detained.
RME11YYB–Jan. 14, 1981 - Trial Of The Lone Terrorist Survivor Fowzi Nejad At The Old Bailey: The dramatic story of last May's siege at the Iranian Embassy in Prince Gate, Kensington, was told at the Old bailey, where the terrorists' lone survivor, Fowzi Nejad, aged 23, appeared in the dock charges with the murder of two of the hostages. The other five terrorists were killed when the SAS stormed the building. The hero of the siege Pc Trovor Look, 41, of the Diplomatic Protection Group, who was on duty at the door of the Iranian Embassy when the six terrorists stromed in and took him Prisoner
RM2JTH0AN–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Iranian supporters carrying a large protest banner march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British SAS troops st
RME11WEH–May 06, 1980 - The Home Secretary Mr. Willie Whitelaw, left, and Sir David McNee, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, during a press conference after the ending of the siege of the Iranian embassy in London last night.
RM2JTM71W–April 30, 1980, London, United Kingdom: Iranian supporters carrying a large protest banner march in London during the six-day siege of the Iranian Embassy. From 30 April to 5 May 1980, a group of six armed Iranian dissidents, opposed to Ayatollah Khomeini, the religious leader who came to power in 1979, took over the Iranian embassy on Prince's Gate in South Kensington, London. The Iranian group took 21 hostages two of whom were killed. Near to the scene of the siege, supporters of Khomeini made their views known with a protest. The dramatic six-day siege ended when elite British SAS troops st
RME11WCT–May 05, 1980 - PC Trevor Lock Holds Press Conference At Scotland: PC Trevor Lock the hero of the Iranian siege gave a press conference at Scotland Yard today. He was on guard outside the Embassy last week when the terrorist forced him inside. And last night it was reported that he saved the life of an SAS soldier as he dived through the window PC Lock dived at the legs of a terrorist who was about to shoot the soldier so allowing the SAS man to kill the terrorist. Photo Shows PC Trevor Lock with his wife Doreen during the Press Conference this afternoon.
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