 The raid lasted 17 minutes and involved 30 – 35 soldiers . The terrorists killed one hostage and seriously wounded two others during the raid while the SAS killed all but one of the terrorists . The rescued hostages and the remaining terrorist , who was still concealed amongst them , were taken into the embassy 's back garden and restrained on the ground while they were identified . The last terrorist was identified by Sim Harris and led away by the SAS . 
