Iran ↔ Reagan administration

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The Reagan administration engaged in covert arms sales to Iran as detailed in [1], [2], and [3], and also formally designated the country as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in [4].

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Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org Ashley Lane · Wilson Center 1 fact

claimThe Reagan administration first designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1984.

History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact

accountThe Reagan administration negotiated a trade of 504 TOW missiles to Iran for $10,000 each in exchange for the release of Benjamin Weir, a captive held by Islamic Jihad.

How Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties go back decades middleeasteye.net Middle East Eye 1 fact

accountBetween 1981 and 1986, the Reagan administration covertly sold arms to Iran, which was at war with Iraq, while Israel served as an intermediary and broker for the sales.

The Evolution of the U.S. Intelligence Community-An Historical ... govinfo.gov U.S. Government Publishing Office 1 fact

accountIn November 1986, the U.S. Congress learned that the Reagan Administration had sold arms to the Government of Iran in exchange for assistance in securing the release of U.S. hostages held in Lebanon, which contradicted announced government policies.