Question

How did the Iranians seizing the US Embassy in Iran (Iranian Hostage Crisis) impact President Carter?

Carter’s failure to get the hostages back ruined his re-election chance in 1980


Carter declared war on Iran in 1979 which started the First Gulf War


Carter approved a controversial takeover of the Iranian Embassy in the US and expelled all their diplomats


Carter joined forces with the USSR to ensure the safe return of the hostages

Answer 1

The correct answer here is the first option.

The Iranian hostage crisis, where about 60 Americans were held hostage in the US embassy, began on November 4, 1979. This situation was one of the main reasons that in 1980's election Carter lost to Reagan as his inability to solve the situation made him look as an ineffective leader.