Video: 'Iran Hostage Crisis' (Operation Eagle Claw at 2:49)
(Friday, April 25, 1980, 2:00 a.m. Iran Daylight Time) — Operation Eagle Claw, an attempt to rescue 52 embassy staff held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, was aborted early this morning after mechanical problems grounded rescue helicopters and eight U.S. servicemen were killed when a helicopter crashed into a transport aircraft. Continue reading 8 crewmen die as U.S. attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran fails 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 25 1980)