In November 1979, Iranian militants seized the US embassy in Tehran, taking 66 Americans hostage. President Carter ordered an elite US military force to launch a top-secret rescue, Operation Eagle Claw. This re-creation of the dramatic events splices the action with archive footage of those directly involved.
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Seasons: 2
Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Production Countries: Canada, France, United Kingdom
Genres:Drama
