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politics3 years ago•6 min saved

The Dark Truth Behind the Delayed Release of Iran Hostages.

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.

via The Dallas Morning News|

#hostages #iran #jimmy-carter

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

The Political Sabotage of Jimmy Carter's Presidency During the Iran Hostage Crisis.

Former Texas Governor John Connally met with Middle Eastern leaders in 1980 to convince Iran to delay releasing American hostages, as part of an effort to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign, according to a report by the New York Times. Carter's aides have long suspected that his campaign was torpedoed by Reagan affiliates who wanted to delay the release of American hostages until after the election. The hostages were held until the day Reagan was inaugurated.

via Axios|

#iran-hostage-crisis #jimmy-carter #john-connally