Iranian Embassy Siege: SAS raid

SAS veteran Corporal Robin Horsfall on the preparation, planning and storming of the Iranian Embassy in 1980. Interviewed in 2017.
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[@dnorfed]

Imagine having that as a story to tell your grandkids if they asked, “ what did you do grandad”. Impressive or what

[@mikefellows3901]

There's not too much these days to make you say... 'I'm proud to be British !!!' This was though !!! Every time I see or hear of that time in May of 1980 I think of the guys who carried this operation out. Saved many lives and showed the world that terrorism has more than its match in this regiment !!! Amazing stuff and god bless every one of you guys past and present !!!

[@afroliciouspresents3603]

Job done, in three minutes. Terrorists dead, one captured. 19 hostages and all SAS, alive. All in a five storey building, on fire. That is beyond amazing.

[@mr.k2921]

He never mentioned running down the corridor with Lewis Collins though.. Jokes aside, that action is still talked about 40 years later. The SAS really set the benchmark where winning is concerned.

[@turbogigwoof2321]

Sean Connery,s voice is so different in real life. 💖 22nd

[@andyelliott8027]

It is now.

[@a120068020]

Say what you want about Margaret Thatcher - you didn't mess with her - she made sure these guys got to go in and sort this out. Same with the Falklands, she was not going to be pushed around.

[@PAULKELLY2012]

Thankyou for your service has anyone ever told you that you look like Sean Connery?

[@johnbarton3252]

Fed up with people saying they watched this live on TV it never ever ever was shown live on tv

[@mikeabbott827]

No and it really interrupted a good snooker match!

[@johnbarton3252]

@@mikeabbott827 The news report interrupted the football match with recorded coverage from earlier that evening, it was NEVER EVER broadcast live, stop lying, the SAS and the British government would never allow a live operation to be broadcast, just imagine the terrorists watching on the TV and knowing the SAS are coming, its laughable to think about

[@rakjy5628]

Those were amateurs and got more than what they came for. Struggle in Arab Iran (south west) got ignited because of it. I don't necessarily see it as total SAS domination but as tactical victory and the freedom fighters got strategic victory as a result of it.

[@craigbaldwin3339]

Bullshit all bullshit

[@roryaddison8641]

You were there were you.

[@Bewareofthedog69]

The SAS are the Bench mark for Special Forces around the World.

[@Nathan-jt8zt]

@Blob B basically the same

[@guitarlover302]

These guys all seem calm and collected and above all modest - no bullshit

[@akumar7366]

This gentleman looks the part even all these years latter .

[@edwardmorley5273]

A very interesting man, after all these years.. It's still burnt into him. Fascinating account.

[@marhoona]

He is talking shit. He wasn’t part of the raiding squad.

[@edwardmorley5273]

@@marhoona I met him 11 years ago and he told me of his part in the siege, it is well documented also.. I think not.

[@andrewlavey6992]

Well done, Robin & co. A difficult operation executed with the skills the SAS have worked hard to get.

[@felix1974]

Was a very professional action but was in truth, 6 pretty shabbily trained terrorists against 40 of some of best Special Forces in the world. There was really only ever going to be one outcome.

[@nicholasdavies6264]

When the SAS go in you’re TOAST! 👍

[@SeaMonkey137]

I was in several classes in the US Navy where the instructors went on and on about how well the SAS carried out that mission. There was an old movie called the Final Option (Who Dares Wins in the UK) loosely based on that raid that they recommended we look up and watch. It's one of my favorite movies to this day.

[@AnglOsAxOn2]

Hello from the UK

[@fitnessisgood4u]

That film ended up being a bit of a cult classic. I remember as a kid watching the break-in live on TV. In school it was all we could talk about for weeks. It was a brilliant operation, and such an inspiration to so many.

[@shaundavenport621]

Nice to hear from you mate.😄👍👍

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Coward.

[@davecoalwood9487]

Loved that film- the late great Lewis Collins.... New work Mate and ex Para has recommended 6 Days (from 2017) film bases on The 1980 Seige. I'm going to watch This afternoon. Its got Mark Strong in it so should be good. Say what You want- Maggie was My PM as a kid and I would give My right Arm..(..OK left hand, I'm divorcesd after all!!😂😂 ) for a UK PM like Her now.

[@heatpump8566]

Legends each and all. Great stuff

[@VaucluseVanguard]

F**K that was lucky; you avoided a trip to Scotland.

[@YARROWS9]

Something wrong with Scotland?

[@martinraxyz]

😝😝😝

[@shaundavenport621]

Yes😆dealing with the Barbarians would have tested even the SAS!🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@Nathan-jt8zt]

@@YARROWS9 is there anything right with it?

[@YARROWS9]

​@@Nathan-jt8zt It founded the SAS. You Bawbag.

[@Britabroad877]

One of the SAS officers on this job was due to have lunch at my house on the day that the hostage was killed. He quickly left us and gave a telephone number so we could check up on him later. The phone was never answered. The next day we found out why - Prime Minister Thatcher was treating the soldiers to a "wee dram" or two at No. 10 as a thank you.

[@stephenaitken1560]

Complete legend. Who Dares Wins

[@nathanclifford7643]

Thanks man for your service

[@colinstewart1432]

Read this guy's book Fighting Scared. He's realistic about the SAS.

[@andrewking5274]

Finest reg in the world 🇬🇧

[@bobbydazzler1780]

There’s always talk of two of the terrorists surrendering and being executed, but they had already began to shoot hostages, one died one miraculously lived with six bullets in him, so by the time the SAS got to them there was only going to be one result, shoot first ask questions later, hands in the air or not. Bravo to these heroic soldiers, just a shame all the terrorists didn’t end up full of holes on the ground. The documentary on this siege is the finest of its type ever made.

[@varengowda751]

Because of the Geneva Convention, the SAS were originally not allowed to ‘shoot first, ask questions later’. But the terrorists killed one of the hostages, so the Geneva Convention went out the window.

[@mrrblxoof3192]

varen gowda Their deployment was spearheaded because of that dead hostage and I’m pretty sure the Geneva convention left the window the moment SAS was allowed to deploy

[@SwitchTF2]

@@varengowda751 Geneva convention? Are you American or just wilfully stupid? This was a mainland action by British Army, it doesn't fall under international law. The City and Metropolitan police would be responsible for inquiries into the deaths.

[@varengowda751]

@@SwitchTF2 What I’m about to say next is off the internet so not personal knowledge and I acknowledge that you make a fair point. While it is true that maybe the Geneva Convention wasn’t applicable here, the Geneva Convention *Act* certainly was. Made in 1957, it is apparently just a copy paste of the Geneva convention for British legislature. And yes I’m British

[@afroliciouspresents3603]

@Luke Webber Also, they weren't soldiers, but terrorists, armed with grenades. Does the Geneva Convention make provision for terrorists? I don't think so. The terrorists sewed the wind. They reaped the SAS whirlwind.

[@claudegreengrass9174]

What a fantastic fella

[@mikemoore7516]

Respect to these guys, we sleep 💤 at 🌃 night safely, SAS are the best

[@bobsmith3291]

I don’t sleep safely because of the sas like bit far that lol

[@furnisskevin]

i love the phrase 'deliberate action'.

[@rudrashakti108]

So what ever happened to that one guy who accidentally broke a window with his foot, causing the team to have to rush prematurely?

[@mikeabbott827]

He had to buy the beers!

[@BellogsTheChicken]

An outstanding job all good men.

[@joeazzopard8472]

Thank god they are on our side

[@andrewcharley1893]

Joe, you couldn’t have said it better!!!!! Imagine if they weren’t!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😂. Have a blessed day.

[@joeazzopard8472]

@@andrewcharley1893 and you Andrew be safe 👍

[@davidh6300]

Yes! Great friends but terrible enemies.

[@joeazzopard8472]

@@davidh6300 i no mate

[@terminal-velocity111]

Tap Tap, the job was done.

[@alanwitton5039]

Respect

[@rangerwhite7091]

Legends.

[@TheOutdoorlife78]

Top boys 👍👍👍

[@MarkyMark1668]

❤SAS

[@themccarthyplan2020]

Good skills. Carry on.

[@craigbaldwin3339]

Is John mcaleese an act or something? Also Elizabeth Regina is fit if Claire foy is her kin or something

[@StefanRLion]

please look at Robins stream with Richard Innman 2nd june 2021 Thanks.

[@swatdoc12498]

Hero…

[@daveuk2560]

And after back in time for ice cream :)

[@shaundavenport621]

....and a brew!😁

[@williebauld1007]

To watch the end of the snooker world championships! True story lol

[@harryramsden4734]

During the Beltane Stones - Paint it black. Marc Bolan - Start Line 0-0 Brian Jones - Stones front man "tell aunt Mary , 'bout uncle John " - Predator movie '87 Mac. CLEAR.

[@bobwinner8936]

You could set ya watch to that moustache.

[@formhubfar]

I believe my father was part of that, Andrew P from Dorset?

[@peterarmstrong6730]

Are you Ians cousin bud?. If so I remember seeing you at a couple of funerals with your Dad. Is your Dad, DP?.

[@formhubfar]

@@peterarmstrong6730 Andrew P mate, he was from Dorset and got the nickname Dorse.

[@peterarmstrong6730]

@@formhubfar oh OK bud. I thought you might have been DPs lad. DP was originally from the North West . DP was definitely one of the lads who went in. I can't mention his name because his family are very private and would not appreciate it. If you read Andy Mcs book he mentioned DP by first name only. I cannot remember which book it was, it could have been Bravo two zero, but I can't swear to it. Take care mate.

[@peterarmstrong6730]

@@formhubfar you say, "was", I take it he has passed away now, if so I'm sorry for your loss bud.

[@peterarmstrong6730]

@@formhubfar sorry, i didn't realise you were saying his name was Andy also. Have a good day sir. 👍

[@lilymarie847]

⭐🌹💐🌺