Question

what was the outcome of the us attempt to rescue the iranian hostages?
the hostages were rescued.
the rescue attempt failed.
eight hostages were killed
some hostages were rescued.

Explanation:

The 1980 US Operation Eagle Claw to rescue Iranian hostages was aborted due to equipment failures and a mid-air collision that killed 8 US service members; no hostages were rescued during the attempt, and all hostages were later released in 1981 after the crisis ended.

Answer:

B. The rescue attempt failed.