(October 14, 2018 at 3:06 pm)Minimalist Wrote: That was an accidental plane crash while attempting a rescue mission. That is hardly "firing a shot in anger."
The embassy was stormed shortly after Carter allowed the Shah to come to the US for medical treatment. It was an unnecessary risk, and I do think it contributed to the taking of the embassy. He could get medical care at any number of countries that were not so deeply involved.
