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Coordinates: 51°30′6.14″N 0°10′19.18″W / 51.5017056°N 0.1719944°W / 51.5017056; -0.1719944
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Iranian Embassy siege
Part of Arab separatism in Khuzestan
Photograph
The Iranian Embassy, severely damaged by fire following the end of the siege
Date30 April – 5 May 1980
Location
Princes Gate, South Kensington, London
51°30′6.14″N 0°10′19.18″W / 51.5017056°N 0.1719944°W / 51.5017056; -0.1719944
Result Embassy recaptured after six-day siege
Belligerents
United Kingdom United Kingdom Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan (DRFLA)
Commanders and leaders
Oan Ali Mohammed 
Strength
30–35 SAS soldiers, large numbers of Metropolitan Police officers 6 DRFLA members
Casualties and losses
Two hostages killed—one before, one during the assault; two hostages wounded during assault; one SAS soldier wounded Five killed, one captured