Episode 9: Operation Eagle Claw

Operation Eagle Claw - a daring special forces mission conducted deep behind enemy lines to rescue innocent American civilians - had all the hallmarks of an action movie story. Save for the part when it failed almost immediately as it began. The demise of Eagle Claw is often blamed simply on a series of mechanical failures and pilot errors, but a closer look at the planning and execution of the operation reveals a story of an ad-hoc, rushed plan that was beset by flaws and built on overly optimistic assumptions. Join us on this episode of "No One is Competent" as we dissect the military's failed attempt to resolve the Iran hostage crisis.