The Aftermath of Operation Eagle Claw

The chapter examines the consequences of the failed rescue mission, Operation Eagle Claw, in Iran, detailing how it bolstered the power of religious hardliners and signaled a shift towards an oppressive theocratic regime under Khomanian. It highlights the internal struggle within Iran between moderates advocating for democracy and hardliners pushing for an anti-Western stance. Additionally, the chapter discusses the brutal consolidation of power through purges and revolutionary committees in post-revolutionary Iran.