CIA Agent\, Whose Escape From Iran Inspired Hollywood Film \'Argo\'\, Dies

CIA Agent, Whose Escape From Iran Inspired Hollywood Film 'Argo', Dies

Tony Mendez, who will have a private burial in Nevada, died on Saturday, his literary agent Christy Fletcher said via Twitter, relaying a family statement.

World | | Updated: January 21, 2019 07:50 IST
CIA Agent, Whose Escape From Iran Inspired Hollywood Film 'Argo', Dies

Tony Mendez, covert operations specialist, came up with an original plan to rescue US diplomats from Iran