Operation Eagle Claw

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Operation Eagle Claw was a failed 1980 U.S. military mission to rescue American hostages in Iran, which led to significant changes in U.S. special operations forces.

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Task Force 158 ("Iran hostage rescue attempt")
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Joint Special Operations Command
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Task Force 158
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