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Five months into the Iran hostage crisis, President Jimmy Carter ordered a military rescue operation known as Operation Eagle Claw in April 1980. The mission aimed to rescue the 52 American hostages held in Tehran but faced multiple setbacks, including mechanical failures and poor planning. The operation was ultimately aborted after a tragic accident resulted in the crash of several aircraft, leading to the deaths of eight U.S. servicemen. This failure significantly impacted Carter's presidency and contributed to his loss in the 1980 election.

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