264. Telegram From ALFA/J–2 to the Joint Task Force Intelligence Officer (Mattingly) Aboard the U.S.S. Nimitz

Source: Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff Records, RG 218–07–0002, Records of J–3 DDSO, Box 8, Iranian Hostage Crisis 1979–1984, I 380–458 Rice Bowl JTF Message Traffic (22–25 Apr 80). Top Secret; Limdis.

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266. Chart Prepared in the Central Intelligence Agency

Source: Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the Director of Central Intelligence, Job 82M00501R: 1980 Subject Files, Box 13, Folder 1. No classification marking. The “Source of Data” column between the “Time” and “Planned” columns is omitted.

267. After Action Report

Source: Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff Records, RG 218–07–0002, Records of J–3 DDSO, Box 1, Iranian Hostage Crisis, B104–114 Mission Abort Announce. Unclassified.

268. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Switzerland

Source: Department of State, Records of David D. Newsom, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Subject Files, 1978–1981, Lot 81D154, Iran NODIS Cables Apr 1980. Secret; Flash; Nodis. Drafted by Newsom. Approved by Christopher.

269. Editorial Note