What was the name of the April 1980 rescue attempt of American hostages in the U.S. embassy in Iran?

The April 1980 rescue attempt of American hostages in the U.S. embassy in Iran was called Operation Eagle Claw. This mission aimed to rescue 52 American diplomats and citizens who had been held hostage since the Iranian Revolution began in 1979. The operation involved a complex plan that included the use of helicopters and special operations forces to infiltrate Iran and extract the hostages. Unfortunately, the mission faced numerous difficulties, including mechanical failures and poor weather, which ultimately forced its cancellation. The historical significance of Operation Eagle Claw lies in its impact on U.S. military policy and special operations, as well as its influence on U.S.-Iran relations.

The other operations listed, such as Operation Rice Bowl, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Enduring Freedom, do not pertain to the 1980 rescue attempt. Operation Rice Bowl actually refers to a different, relatively unknown operation, while Operation Desert Storm was the combat phase of the Gulf War in 1991, and Operation Enduring Freedom was launched in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, aimed at combating terrorism in Afghanistan.