So he should have sent troops to Iran? Another Vietnam?
Iran returned the hostages immediately after Reagan took office. Can you understand that there are choices other than “another Vietnam” and leaving the hostages to rot?
Iran waited to return the hostages under Reagan as a final insult to Carter. Had Carter won? They would have been returned anyway. Look - I don’t like his time in office, but those who nitpick at minor points like the Hostages and the Panama Canal are deluding themselves.
Focus your hatred on LBJ, Clinton, Obammie and FJB.