Operation Eagle Claw: The 1980 Iran Hostage Rescue Mission

In what year did President Jimmy Carter order the military operation to rescue the hostages in Iran?

• 1982

• 1980

• 1981

• 1979

What was the main objective of the Delta Force during the Iran hostage rescue mission?

• To negotiate with Iranian captors

• To rescue 53 American hostages

• To gather intelligence on Iranian defenses

• To establish a military base in Iran

Which unexpected natural obstacle did the helicopters encounter that contributed to the mission's failure?

• Sandstorm

• Heavy rain

• Fog

• Snowstorm

What was the fate of the helicopters used in the mission?

• All returned safely

• Several experienced mechanical failures

• One crashed due to a dust cloud

• All were captured by Iranian forces

How did the mission inadvertently alert the Iranian forces?

• By radio transmissions being intercepted

• By a bus of Iranians being stopped at the landing zone

• By loud noises from helicopter engines

• By lights from the helicopters

What critical decision was made when the helicopters were reduced to five?

• To continue with the mission

• To call for additional helicopters

• To abort the mission

• To negotiate with local forces

What tragic outcome occurred due to the helicopter and C-130 collision?

• The hostages were alerted and moved

• The mission was completed successfully

• Eight American servicemen lost their lives

• A massive explosion with no casualties

How long after the failed rescue attempt were the hostages finally released?

• Two weeks

• One month

• Eight months

• One year