Operation Eagle Claw
Type: Event
As of November 2026, Operation Eagle Claw has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Apr 2025 on American History Tellers. The failed US military operation to rescue hostages in Iran.
Marine Air Control Group 48 (MACG-48) is a United States Marine Corps aviation command and control unit based at Naval Station Great Lakes that is currently composed of 4 squadrons that provide the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Forces Reserve with a tactical headquarters, positive and procedural control of aircraft, air defense and aviation command and control.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Type | Military |
What do podcasts say about Operation Eagle Claw?
3 quotes from Tom Holland, recorded on The Rest Is History and American History Tellers.
Operation Eagle Claw is underway.
The Rest Is History · · Hear itCarter's disastrous attempt, Operation Eagle Claw, to rescue them...
Tom Holland · The Rest Is History · · Hear itCarter approved Operation Eagleclaw, a complicated rescue mission.
American History Tellers · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Operation Eagle Claw?
2 shows discussed Operation Eagle Claw in these episodes.
- The Rest Is History — 2 episodes
Operation Eagle Claw is underway.
The Mission That Doomed Jimmy Carter: The Iranian Revolution | EP 4 - American History Tellers — 1 episode
Carter approved Operation Eagleclaw, a complicated rescue mission.
The Carter Years | Crisis of Confidence | American History Tellers | Podcast
Who talks about Operation Eagle Claw on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Operation Eagle Claw; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Mission That Doomed Jimmy Carter: The Iranian Revolution | EP 4 on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026)
- The Iranian Revolution: The Fall of the Shah | EP 1 on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026) — Tom Holland
- The Carter Years | Crisis of Confidence | American History Tellers | Podcast on American History Tellers (Apr 2025)