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HISTORY Modern Middle Eastern History Iran Hostage Crisis

Iran Hostage Crisis

The Iran hostage crisis reshaped U.S.-Iran relations and influenced global diplomacy for decades

4 Nov 2025

What was a significant consequence of the Iran hostage crisis on U.S. domestic politics?

It led to the immediate normalization of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran. It resulted in the U.S. granting asylum to Ayatollah Khomeini. It contributed to the defeat of President Jimmy Carter in the 1980 presidential election.