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kentuck

(115,374 posts) Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:49 AM Mar 4

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Iranians like to hold Americans hostage.

We know this from their Revolution in 1979. Many think the hostages were the reason Jimmy Carter lost the election in 1980? Reagan did make it a political issue, as I recall.

But, it should be a warning to all Americans in that part of the world. They are likely targets for hostage takers.

In war, nothing is predictable.

It might be wise for Americans to vacate those countries as soon as possible?

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Iranians like to hold Americans hostage. (Original Post) kentuck Mar 4 OP

I heard on the news today that diplomats from America in Iran were not given warning because of sudden war Beringia Mar 4 #1

I read the State Dept basically said, "We can't help you. Find your own way out." CrispyQ Mar 4 #3

Yep. Innocent Americans will be kidnapped. dalton99a Mar 4 #2

Beringia

(5,480 posts)

1. I heard on the news today that diplomats from America in Iran were not given warning because of sudden war

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:53 AM

Mar 4

And they were advised to contact the state department

CrispyQ

(40,899 posts)

3. I read the State Dept basically said, "We can't help you. Find your own way out."

Reply to Beringia (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:07 PM

Mar 4

What a clusterfuck. How much damage & lives lost before the media calls it that? Ever? I guess the 1% are getting what they want.

dalton99a

(93,754 posts)

2. Yep. Innocent Americans will be kidnapped.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 11:53 AM

Mar 4

Americans who travel or live abroad should be extra careful

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