Michael Goodwin: Trump’s Iran approach a stark reminder of how hapless Jimmy Carter butchered saving US hostages in Tehran
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“Photographs showing shattered aircraft debris in the Iranian desert after last week’s rescue of two American airmen reminded me of similar photos from the Jimmy Carter era.”
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— Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran
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— The Iran hostage crisis (Persian: بحران گروگانگیری سفارت آمریکا) began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans, including diplomats and other civilian personnel, were taken hostage at the Embassy of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis
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— James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter
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“Carter’s 1979 bid to free American hostages in Tehran resulted in the deaths of eight American service members.”
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— The Iran hostage crisis (Persian: بحران گروگانگیری سفارت آمریکا) began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans, including diplomats and other civilian personnel, were taken hostage at the Embassy of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis
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— Iranian-Americans, also known as Persian Americans, are United States citizens or nationals who are of Iranian ancestry or who hold Iranian citizenship. According to the National Organization for Civi…
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— The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution led to the replacement of the Imperial State of Iran by the Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution
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“Only five of eight helicopters dispatched to a desert staging point were capable of carrying out the 1979 rescue mission.”
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— Iran has a mixed, centrally planned economy with a large public sector. It consists of hydrocarbon, agricultural and service sectors, in addition to manufacturing and financial services, with over 40 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Iran
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— The Iran hostage crisis (Persian: بحران گروگانگیری سفارت آمریکا) began on November 4, 1979, when 66 Americans, including diplomats and other civilian personnel, were taken hostage at the Embassy of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran_hostage_crisis
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— The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution led to the replacement of the Imperial State of Iran by the Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution
“A helicopter crashed into a transport plane loaded with fuel during the 1979 rescue attempt, killing eight service members.”
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“The 2023 rescue operation under President Trump was dubbed an 'Easter miracle' by the president.”
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“Carter gave a 'Crisis of Confidence' speech in 1979, where he claimed America was suffering from a moral and spiritual crisis.”
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“The term 'malaise' became associated with Carter’s 1979 speech, though he never used the word.”
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“Carter’s inconsistent dealings with the Shah of Iran contributed to the 1979 hostage crisis.”
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“Carter encouraged the Shah of Iran to flee the country in 1979, leading to the seizure of the American Embassy.”
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“The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 to prop up its leftist government.”
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“Carter imposed economic sanctions and trade embargoes against the Soviet Union and boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics.”
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“The Ayatollah Khomeini released 13 American hostages in 1979, but the remaining 52 were held for 444 days.”
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“Ronald Reagan’s team negotiated with Iran, mediated by Algeria, leading to the 1981 hostage release.”
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“The U.S. released billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as part of the 1981 hostage deal.”
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“Carter negotiated until 6:00 AM on his final day in office to secure the hostage release.”
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“The 52 remaining hostages were released on January 20, 1981, minutes after Carter left the presidency.”
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