Iran Says Rescue Raid Was Act of War Afteragency Failure
Eight U.S. crewmen died when two rescue helicopters collided after aborting a mission to free the Tehran embassy hostages. President Carter called the raid foolish and took responsibility, while Ayatollah Khomeini labeled it an act of war and warned against further attempts.
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Families, Congress dismayed by failed Iran hostage rescue
The abortive rescue attempt to free 50 Americans held in Iran left eight U.S. servicemen dead and sparked global alarm. Relatives of hostages voiced fear and hope for restraint while Congress criticized lack of consultation and questioned the operation’s wisdom. Reaction spreads from San Diego to London as officials say the mission was not a hostile act.
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Iowans react with fear pride after Iran hostages rescue aborts
In Cedar Rapids seven residents share mixed feelings about President Carter’s morning broadcast declaring the Tehran rescue attempt failed. Don Mull urges quicker action like Israel’s Entebbe raid, while Janice Bailey worries for her Marine son-in-law and Bessie Anthony calls for decisive steps against Iran and the Soviets.
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