(Studio: Dan Rather) Kuwaiti jetliner, hijacked by Arabs seeking release of pro-Iranian terrorists in Kuwait, reported landing in Cyprus. Hijackers noted attempting to land at Beirut, Lebanon, airport but were denied authority. Report introduced.

(London, England: Tom Fenton) Hijackers reported beating passenger and threatening to kill him if Iranian government didn't allow refueling; details given, scenes shown. Plane's route illustration Syrian troops shown ready to fire on plane if it tried to land. Pilot's plea to land in Beirut broadcast and quoted on screen. Hijackers noted threatening to crash into control tower. Larnaca, Cyprus, airport noted relenting and giving clearance to land; pilot quoted. Hijackers quoted on screen with regard to release of fellow terrorists. Airport shown surrounded by troops; negotiating team noted en route to Cyprus.