Ken Taylor and the Canadian Caper - 2019-06-21 (English, HTML)

Ken Taylor and the Canadian Caper - 2019-06-21: English HTML file. From Global Affairs Canada, updated Oct 2026. View metadata, licence and the direct download on CanQuery.

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2026-10-26

This historical article recounts the role of Ken Taylor, Canada’s ambassador to Iran, and Canadian diplomatic staff during the 1979–1980 Iran hostage crisis. The account describes how six American diplomats who escaped the takeover of the United States Embassy in Tehran were sheltered by Canadian officials and later helped to leave Iran using Canadian-issued documents in an operation that became known as the “Canadian Caper.” It also highlights the contributions of Canadian diplomats, government officials, and embassy staff, as well as the international significance and recognition of the operation.

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