1980 Tehran Hostage Rescue Mission

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter ordered a military mission to rescue 53 American hostages in Tehran. The mission, known as Operation Eagle Claw, ended in failure at Desert One in Iran's Great Salt Desert. The operation faced numerous challenges, including mechanical failures and unexpected dust storms. The mission was aborted after a helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of eight American servicemen. The hostages were eventually released after eight months. The documentary explores the mission's details, personal reflections from those involved, and its lasting impact.

Who ordered the military to rescue the hostages in Tehran in 1980?

• President Ronald Reagan

• President Jimmy Carter

• President Richard Nixon

• President Gerald Ford

What was the name of the place where the helicopter crashed during the rescue attempt?

• Desert One

• Salt Lake

• Tehran Base

• Delta Point

What was Jim Schaefer's main injury from the helicopter crash?

• Burns

• Head injury

• Broken leg

• Fractured arm

Who led the Delta Force during the rescue mission?

• Colonel Jerry Boykin

• Colonel David Jones

• Colonel Charlie Beckwith

• Colonel John Smith

What unexpected obstacle did Delta Force encounter at the landing zone?

• A tank

• A bus full of Iranians

• A group of soldiers

• A sandstorm

How many helicopters were initially part of the rescue mission?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What mechanical issue caused one of the helicopters to drop out of the mission?

• Engine failure

• Blade failure

• Fuel leak

• Navigation error

How many Americans were killed during the failed rescue attempt?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What did President Carter do after the mission was scrubbed?

• Ordered another mission

• Called the Joint Chiefs Chairman

• Resigned from office

• Held a press conference

How long did it take for the hostages to be released after the failed mission?

• Four months

• Ten months

• Six months

• Eight months