Asked by j

Which best describes President Carter’s attempts to free the hostages in Iran?
The first attempt was successful.
The second attempt was successful.
All of the attempts failed.
No attempts were made.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
All of the attempts failed.

Carter used diplomacy, economic pressure and sanctions and authorized a military rescue (Operation Eagle Claw in April 1980), but none successfully freed the hostages; they were released after the Algiers Accords on Jan 20, 1981.