The 1979 Revolution & Hostage Crisis | Iran War Report Context Series

52 Americans held hostage for 444 days. A failed rescue mission that killed 8 soldiers in the desert. And a revolution that turned America's closest Middle East ally into its greatest enemy overnight.This episode covers:- The fall of the Shah and rise of Ayatollah Khomeini- The 444-day hostage crisis and its impact on American politics- Operation Eagle Claw: the failed rescue at Desert One- How the crisis created JSOC and modern special operations- Why both nations carry legitimate historical traumaPart of the Iran War Report Context Series.No spin. No sides. Just signal.