Former 1979 Iran hostage and Marine Veteran Kevin Hermening joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to recount his harrowing 444-day captivity and share his unique perspective on the current political climate in Iran and potential US policy. Hermening, who was the youngest of the 52 Americans held, details the harsh conditions some hostages endured and reflects on the broader historical context of US-Iran relations.
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Introduction: Kevin Hermening & Iran Hostage Crisis
00:45
Recounting 444 Days of Captivity
01:30
Honoring Heroes of Operation Eagle Claw
02:05
Hope for Organic Change in Iran
02:55
US Policy: No Installed Government for Iran
03:40
Trump’s Iran Stance & Preventing Nuclear Weapons
04:20
Iranian People’s Desire for Freedom
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