Iranian Embassy siege |
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Part of Arab separatism in Khuzestan |
The Iranian Embassy, severely damaged by fire following the end of the siege |
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Belligerents |
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United Kingdom |
Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan (DRFLA) |
Commanders and leaders |
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Oan Ali Mohammed † |
Strength |
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30–35 SAS soldiers, large numbers of Metropolitan Police officers |
6 DRFLA members |
Casualties and losses |
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Two hostages killed—one before, one during the assault; two hostages wounded during assault; one SAS soldier wounded |
Five killed, one captured |