“Because we are free we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere. Our moral sense dictates a clearcut preference for these societies which share with us an abiding respect for individual human rights. We do not seek to intimidate, but it is clear that a world which others can dominate with impunity [immunity] would be inhospitable to decency and a threat to the well-being of all people.”
—Jimmy Carter, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1977

15)what foreign policy consequences of the iran hostage crisis can still be observed today?

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“Because we are free we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere. Our moral sense dictates a clearcut preference for these societies which share with us an abiding respect for individual human rights. We do not seek to intimidate, but it is clear that a world which others can dominate with impunity [immunity] would be inhospitable to decency and a threat to the well-being of all people.” 
—Jimmy Carter, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1977

15)what foreign policy consequences of the iran hostage crisis can still be observed today?

wwhitlock · Answer

Have you heard or read anything in the news about Iran lately.

anonymous · Answer

no @wwhitlock

wwhitlock · Answer

The US has been negotiating a treaty with Iran just recently. Iran is about ready to build nuclear bombs. We haven't had an official relationship with the since they took the hostages. We don't exchange ambassadors. Iran supports several terrorist organizations in the middle east. Does any of that sound like it may be a consequence of the hostage taking?