# October Surprise conspiracy theory

> conspiracy theory alleging a plot to delay the release of American hostages in Iran to affect the 1980 U.S. presidential election

**Wikidata**: [Q16934346](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16934346)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_October_Surprise_theory)  
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