FORGOTTEN HISTORY episodes
Operation Eagle Claw: Forgotten U.S. Hostage Crisis History
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In this episode, Colin D. Heaton delves into the gripping history of Operation Eagle Claw. Learn about the revolutionary forces that led the Shah to flee Iran in July 1979, and the subsequent rise of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Discover the harrowing events of November 4, 1979, when anti-Shah, pro-Islamist forces stormed the U.S. embassy, taking 66 hostages. This episode revisits the tense geopolitical climate, the failed rescue mission, and the lasting impact on U.S. foreign policy. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.
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Timeline
00:00:Introduction and background on the Iranian Revolution
05:00:Ayatollah Khomeini's return from exile and rise to power
10:00:The storming of the U.S. embassy and capture of hostages
15:00:U.S. government response and planning of Operation Eagle Claw
25:00:Execution and failure of Operation Eagle Claw
35:00:Impact on U.S. foreign policy and hostages' release
45:00:Conclusion and aftermath of the event