At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

Iran played a central role in Jimmy Carter's presidency, but in Tehran, where state television branded him the "architect of economic sanctions", many have far from fond memories of the late US president.

The late president was often criticized as too passive in engaging a new U.S. enemy. But archives from the time show his attempted interventions were forceful—just misguided.