Ayatollah Khamenei Hails Book on Seizure of US Embassy in Tehran

Ayatollah Khamenei’s endorsement of the book "Roosevelt Street Station" was published on October 30 during a ceremony at the Cultural Research Institute of the Islamic Revolution.

The event was attended by the book's author, experts, and researchers in contemporary Iranian history, as well as a number of activists who had been involved in the seizure of the US embassy, known as Spy Den, in Tehran on November 4, 1979.

The text of the Leader’s book endorsement is as follows:

In the Name of the Most Exalted

This is a thorough, informative account of an important event that took place in the history of the Revolution, the seizure of the US Spy Den in 1979.

This book fills one of the gaps in our media and propagational efforts as we have not devoted sufficient attention to the battle of narratives in global debates. As a result, our enemies and ill-wishers have taken advantage of this oversight and distorted many events.

We must commend the author of this book for his valuable efforts and vigilant action in this important field. The writing flows well and is clear, while the research and analyses are logical, honest, and convincing.

The title chosen for the book is brilliant.

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[October 2024]