Stock Photo - Jan. 10, 1975 - Final Hours of Captivity of U.S. Hostages:These exclusive pictures taken in Teheren show the U.S. Hostages during their final agonising wait for the end of their 444 day ord-al. As these pictures were taken diplomats and financiers in the U.S. Algeria and Iran were working overtime to finalise details of the deal securing the release of the 52 diplomatic staff and guards held in captivity sib-- the occupation of their embassy by student revolutionaries. Whilst appearing physically fit, the tension of the agonizing wait shows on some of the faces of the hostages who are now resuming their normal lives in the U.S. Photo shows The hostages await their departure to freedom, shortly before their long-delayed release. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)