How did the war with Iraq affect the situation of U.S. hostages in Iran in 1980?

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The onset of the Iran-Iraq War in 1980 strained Iran's economy and made the Iranian government more receptive to negotiations involving the release of the U.S. hostages in exchange for the unfreezing of Iranian assets held by the United States. This economic pressure was a key factor in the eventual release of the hostages in January 1981.

How Did the War with Iraq Affect the Situation of U.S