Which best describes President Carter’s attempts to free the hostages in Iran?

President Carter authorized a military rescue mission, but it failed in April 1980 when a helicopter and aircraft collided in the Iranian desert. Diplomatic efforts also did not secure the hostages’ release while Carter was president; they were freed in January 1981, after Ronald Reagan took office. So the best choice is “All of the attempts failed.”

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