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#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More

#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More

Update: 2025-10-26
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Rusty Firmin is a former British Special Forces operative best known as the Blue Team leader during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London. A highly experienced member of the SAS B Squadron, he played a pivotal role in the iconic counter-terrorism operation. Firmin also served with HQ Squadron 23 SAS as a permanent staff instructor and had earlier military service with 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

In this episode, Rusty and I discuss:

0:00 The Iranian Embassy Siege 1980

14:50 SAS Now Vs Then

18:50 Britain Have The Best Special Forces In The World

25:50 SAS Leadership

30:00 Dealing With Fear & Pressure

38:30 SAS Selection

43:30 What Makes Life Worth Living?

48:00 Connect With Rusty

More from Rusty: https://www.rusty-firmin.com/

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#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More

#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More

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