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Which operation was the failed attempt to rescue U.S. hostages being held in Tehran, Iran by U.S. Special forces teams?

  1. Operation Eagle's Wing

  2. Operation Urgent Fury

  3. Operation Just Cause

  4. Operation Ice Eagle

The correct answer is: Operation Eagle's Wing

Operation Eagle's Wing was launched in the winter of 1980 in an attempt to rescue the U.S. hostages being held in Tehran, Iran. It ultimately failed due to various factors such as poor planning and equipment malfunctions. Options B, C, and D were all separate military operations that took place in different locations and different time periods, making them incorrect answers for this question.