Operation Nimrod: The Day the SAS Made History | Forgotten History

On May 5, 1980, the world watched as Britain's elite SAS stormed the Iranian Embassy in London. In just 17 minutes, they executed one of the most daring hostage rescue operations in modern history, Operation Nimrod. This episode breaks down how the mission unfolded, the political stakes behind the scenes, and why Margaret Thatcher gave the green light for lethal force. Discover how this single raid turned the SAS into legends and redefined special operations forever. The Sunni Arab population in Iran who helped in removing the Shah were soon targeted by Khomeini’s fundamentalist and strict Shi’a government. This would have wider repercussions far beyond the borders of Iran. What caused the Iranian Embassy hostage crisis? Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. #OperationNimrod #SASRaid #HostageRescue ================================================================================= Help support our channel: Patreon page:   / forgottenhistorychannel   Check out our merchandise store: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @forgottenhistorychannel   ================================================================================= Listen to our Podcasts on Spotify or Apple here: https://open.spotify.com/show/26fy5xI... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ==================================================================== Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us!    / @forgottenhistorychannel   ==================================================================== About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heaton https://www.heatonlewisbooks.com Screenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberg https://www.michaeldroberg.com https://www.10thlegionpictures.com Email The Forgotten History Team: [email protected] Brand Deal Inquiries: [email protected] Editor - Alexander Keane [email protected] ==================================================================== Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:    / 10thlegionpictures   ==================================================================== -COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel