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The American hostages were released shortly after Reagan's inauguration.

Was there an under the table arms deal with Iran or lifting of some sanctions done my Reagan to get the release of the hostages? 2601:646:9B00:EF46:C0A:959B:B317:9FF4 (talk) 02:08, 19 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Who was the Iranian civilian killed?

This person is not discussed too much. There was an allegation by an Iranian Ayatollah that there were nine bodies, but he alleged they were American.[1]Speakfor23 (talk) 14:25, 20 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Mention Of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey

The failures of Operation Eagle Claw directly lead to the development of the JVX aircraft program, which lead to the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. There should be some link or even a mention of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey somewhere in the article. CheeseAuthority (talk) 07:46, 24 January 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Stealth radar system

Helicopters where fitted with new stealth radar system designed by Brazonics Microwave and antenna division for the B2 stealth bomber. 2600:387:5:803:0:0:0:AA (talk) 19:10, 27 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]