Operation Eagle Claw, Military operation in Iran
Operation Eagle Claw was a US military rescue mission.
It aimed to rescue hostages at the American embassy in 1980.
The event impacted US-Iran relations significantly.
The failed operation led to changes in military special operations.
It was the first mission conducted by Delta Force.
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Iran hostage crisis
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