diplomatic compound taking 52 americans hostage they were demanding that washington extradite mohammad reza pahlavi who had been receiving medical treatment in america so that he could stand trial for alleged crimes the crisis continued for 444 days before the u.s. citizens were released and marked a pivotal moment in relations between 2 iran and washington. meanwhile the u.s. military convoy in syria has come under fire from turkish backed militants according to russia's ministry of defense no casualties have been reported it comes amid a partial withdrawal of american troops in northern syria according to the pentagon some will remain in the country to protect oil fields from islamic states. a visit by the spanish king has seen catalan independence supporters out in force this monday in barcelona the protesters are be continuing their call for the release of the region's jailed separatist leaders rallies took place overnight as well with 2000 demonstrators chanting anti monarchy slogans. it's been another outburst of violence in the iraqi capital this monday with 5 people reportedly killed in cla