Argo sparks debate over historical accuracy

Iran says it will make movie to challenge Golden Globe winner

Iran's announcement that it will make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller Argo is fueling a debate about Hollywood and historical accuracy, sparked by Ben Affleck's Oscar-tipped movie.

The film, which won the top two Golden Globes last weekend and is nominated for seven prizes at next month's Academy Awards, tells the story of a bold CIA operation to rescue six US diplomats trapped by the 1979 hostage crisis.