Operation Eagle Claw: The Disastrous Rescue Attempt During the Iranian Hostage Crisis
© Mahmoudreza Kalari / Sygma / Corbis The Iranian Hostage Crisis , in which Iranian pupil revolutionist held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days , was an unprecedented act of country - approve terrorist act and a profound humiliation for the United States . In many ways “ Operation Eagle Claw , ” the ludicrously challenging plan to deliver the hostages , was the nadir of the whole involvement . Intended to demonstrate U....