The Dark Truth Behind the Delayed Release of Iran Hostages.
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Former Texas governor John Connally encouraged Iran to prolong the 444-day hostage crisis to help Ronald Reagan win the 1980 presidential election, according to a report in The New York Times. The revelation has left the hostages bitter, with many saying it was more appalling than stunning. The hostages were held captive in Tehran for 444 days, leaving emotional scars for them and their loved ones, and dooming Jimmy Carter’s presidency.
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