After Carter withdrew support for pro- U.S. shah of Iran (for human rights abuses) , Iranians overthrew him(1978-9) Carter allowed him into the US for medical treatment; angry militants seized 66 at U.S. Embassy in Tehran; 52 held until 1981; rescue attempt was botched(aircraft crashed) ; made Carter and the U.S. look weak and incapable

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1. After Carter withdrew support for pro- U.S. shah of Iran (for human rights abuses) , Iranians overthrew him(1978-9) Carter allowed him into the US for medical treatment; angry militants seized 66 at U.S. Embassy in Tehran; 52 held until 1981; rescue attempt was botched(aircraft crashed) ; made Carter and the U.S. look weak and incapable