Operation Eagle Claw (Persian: عملیات پنجه عقاب) was a failed operation by the United States Armed Forces ordered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter to attempt the rescue of 53 embassy staff held captive at the Embassy of the United States, Tehran, on 24 April 1980.

On April 24, 1980, an ill-fated military operation to rescue the 52 American hostages held in Tehran ends with eight U.S. servicemen dead and no hostages rescued.

6 days ago · Operation Eagle Claw, failed mission by the U.S. military in April 1980 to rescue Americans who were held during the Iran hostage crisis. The mission highlighted deficiencies within the U.S. military command structure and led to the creation of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

Six American diplomats who had evaded capture were rescued by a joint CIA–Canadian effort on January 27, 1980. The crisis reached a climax in early 1980 after diplomatic negotiations failed to win the release of the hostages.

On November 4, 1979, as many as 3,000 militant students stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 63 Americans hostage. Three additional members of the U.S. diplomatic staff were seized at the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Aug 23, 2012 · ade, various covert operations, and a rescue attempt. Presi-dent Carter eventually decided to go with the rescue attempt. This decision caught the JCSby surprise. The United States lacked...

On February 14, 1979, armed Iranians stormed the embassy and took 102 Americans hostage. After the Ayatollah's forces intervened and returned control of the embassy to the United States, they allowed the USAF to fly one final C-141 evacuation mission.

Apr 24, 2020 · Some of the hostages were released, but by April 1980, and after numerous failed negotiations, 53 remained. President Jimmy Carter approved a plan April 16, 1980 to rescue the hostages,...

Aug 16, 2020 · Fifty-three Americans were being held hostage by Iranians who seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, and President Jimmy Carter ordered a mission to rescue them.

Jun 1, 2010 · On November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking more than 60 American hostages.