Khomeini's short-term residence in Tehran

leading to a hostage crisis that lasted for 444 days and severely damaged Carter's presidency. Carter's handling of the Iranian Revolution has been criticized for being too indecisive and reactive. Some argue that his support for the Shah and failure to understand the growing discontent in Iran contributed to the revolution's success. Overall, Carter's role in the Iranian Revolution was marked by missed opportunities and a lack of understanding of the complexities of Iranian politics. His presidency will forever be linked to the tumultuous events of 1979 in Iran.