Tony Mendez, the former CIA spy who heroically smuggled six Americans out of Iran in 1980, has died at the age of 78. Mendez, who was portrayed by Ben Affleck in the Oscar-winning movie "Argo," had been fighting Parkinson's Disease after being diagnosed 10 years ago. He passed away early Saturday...

Topics:  argo,   tony mendez   cia   americans   iran   mendez   ben affleck   oscar-winning   parkinson's disease   
BING NEWS:
  • Ex-CIA director says Israel could use 'covert' operations to retaliate against Iran's drone strikes without escalating the conflict
    Petraeus declined to provide further comment when contacted by BI. On Saturday, Iran launched an airborne attack against Israel and fired off more than 300 drones and missiles. Israel's military ...
    04/14/2024 - 6:24 pm | View Link
  • The CIA’s former master of disguise tells her story
    The CIA is the world’s most famous secret intelligence agency. Its directors, in retirement, write best-selling memoirs. Reporters detail its covert operations when they go wrong, and sometimes ...
    03/13/2024 - 11:02 am | View Link
  • Obama’s CIA Enlisted Foreign Assistance to Spy on 26 Trump Team Members
    Obama’s CIA Enlisted Foreign Assistance to Spy on 26 Trump Team Members (Credits: The New Yorker) Allegedly, undisclosed aspects of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign and raw ...
    02/15/2024 - 11:33 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More U.s. News