"Evening Light" was the failed operation of______________?
Correct answer: B. U.S
- A. Saudi Arab
- B. U.S
- C. India
- D. Pakistan
Explanation
Operation Evening Light was the US attempt to rescue American hostages from Iran in 1980, better known as Operation Eagle Claw. It failed when aircraft and helicopters encountered mechanical problems in the desert.
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