09016. IRAN-U.S. RELATIONS IN LIGHT OF THE HOSTAGE SITUATION. A hindsight study of the 1979 Iran hostage situation which attempts to draw conclusions and recommendations for the future of Iran - U.S. relations. The analysis is based upon an overview of Islamic schools of thought, theories of international relations, and inherent legal issues. Concludes that the key to future harmonious relations between the two countries lies in U.S. foreign policy. 35 pages, 68 footnotes, 27 bibliographic sources.