Real-Life Argo: Escaping Iran's Revolution with Ambassador Johnathan & Kathleen Stafford

Today I sat with Ambassador Joe Stafford and his wife Kathleen Stafford. This remarkable duo played pivotal roles in real-life events so significant, they were transformed into the riveting narrative of the academy award winning film, Argo. The movie narrates the tense unfolding of a CIA operation with the daunting task of rescuing American embassy staff amidst the Iranian Revolution and the subsequent fall of the Shah. Our conversation traverses the intense atmosphere of Iran as the formidable or notorious Ayatollah Khomeini ascended to power. We delve into the harrowing specifics of the daring escape, unearthing the intricate maneuvers the CIA employed in collaboration with various other embassies to facilitate their safe departure from a country teetering on the brink. We also delve into the far-reaching repercussions of this single, seismic event, an event that sent shockwaves of destabilization through southwestern Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. With that please enjoy this notable bit of history, with Joe and Kathleen Stafford.

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