The hostage crisis lasted 16 days, spanning three continents and multiple stops, including Mashhad (Iran), Larnaca (Cyprus), and finally Algiers (Algeria).
The hijackers, believed to be linked to Hezbollah, demanded the release of 17 pro-Iranian prisoners held in Kuwait. The Series: Flight 422 (2023)
Directed by Ashley Pearce and produced by Khaled Al-Shaer, the show explores the intense psychological and political tension of the crisis. The curious case of Flight 422 - Middle East Eye