#exfiltration

Watching the 2012 film Argo immediately following the successful U.S. rescue of the second F-15E crew member in Isfahan highlights a powerful parallel: the high-stakes reality of covert exfiltration. Both events underscore the incredible lengths a government will go to ensure that "no one is left behind," whether they are hiding in a diplomat’s basement or hunkered down in a desert ravine with a survival radio.

​The film’s title refers to a fake science-fiction production used by the CIA as a cover story to rescue six American diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 Hostage Crisis. This extraordinary "Canadian Caper" is a true story based on two primary sources:

1. ​The Master of Disguise: A 1999 memoir by CIA operative Tony Mendez.

2. ​"The Great Escape": A 2007 Wired article by Joshuah Bearman detailing how the CIA used a fake sci-fi flick to bypass Iranian security.

​Beyond its historical significance, Argo was a major critical success. At the 85th Academy Awards in 2013, it took home three Oscars, including the night's top honors: ​Best Picture, ​Best Adapted Screenplay, and ​Best Film Editing.

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