Operation Nimrod: The SAS, Iranian Embassy Siege, and the High-Stakes Drama of 1980
Introduction: A Crisis That Captivated the World The Iranian Embassy siege of 1980 in London stands as one of the most dramatic and defining moments in modern counterterrorism history. The crisis not only spotlighted the volatile aftermath of the Iranian Revolution but also brought the British Special Air Service (SAS) into the international limelight. The…