What was an important consequence of the Iran hostage crisis?

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David P
Jul 12, 2016

The defeat of President Carter.

Explanation:

The taking of the hostages and subsequent disastrous attempt at rescuing them severely damaged Carter's chances of re-election. There was also the rumour that the Iranians were working with Carter's opponents particularly the Reagan team, e.g. Oliver North and the Iran-Contragate scandal.

It is interesting to note that the hostages were released the day of Reagan's inauguration.

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