Matthew Miller on the Anniversary of the Embassy Occupation: We are Monitoring Iran's Threats

Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, issued a statement on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the occupation of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, emphasizing that the U.S. "will never forget the regime's hateful treatment of American diplomats" held captive in Tehran and is "monitoring the regime's threats." On Monday, November 5, Miller referred to the occupation of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by "followers of Ayatollah Khomeini," adding that the U.S. "will never forget the services of the brave American diplomats detained in Tehran and the regime's hateful treatment." He described this "bitter anniversary" as a reminder of the sacrifices made by American diplomats and their loved ones, stating that the U.S. continues to monitor "the regime's threats" and will work with its partners and allies to hold the Iranian government accountable. A group of students known as "followers of the Imam's line" took 52 diplomats and American citizens hostage for 444 days following the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Tehran on November 4, 1979. This event led to the severing of diplomatic relations between Iran and the U.S. and the beginning of hostilities between the two countries. Miller also appreciated the daily services of American diplomats in advancing U.S. interests "in difficult and often dangerous conditions" around the world. The U.S. State Department has previously issued statements criticizing this incident on the anniversary of the embassy occupation. Last year, the State Department warned American citizens to avoid traveling to Iran "for any reason" due to the risk of arbitrary detention. In one of the latest cases, Reza Valizadeh, an American-Iranian journalist, was detained in Iran. A review of the costs of the U.S. embassy occupation for the country and the Iranian nation, with Amir Taheri. Documentary: "One of the 52" - Part Two. Documentary: "One of the 52" - Part One. A parliamentary representative: The Supreme National Security Council decided on a "response" to Israel.