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In April 1980, the US launched Operation Eagle Claw - a daring but ultimately disastrous attempt to free dozens of hostages held captive in the US Embassy in Tehran. The rescue mission ended in chaos almost as soon as it began. Witness speaks to Mike Vining, a member of the US special forces team. Photo credit: US Army. Mike Vining (far right) returning from the mission.
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