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1. The Reagan administration was trying to use money from arms sales to Iran

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 09:00 PM

Sep 4

to finance the Contra fighters against the Nicaraguan Sandinistas. Also included attempt to get hostages released in Lebanon and arms deals with Israel. I remember when I first heard the news of this arrangement on the the morning news and thought it couldn’t be real. Also something about a cake.

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Who financed Iran Contra? [View all] malaise Sep 4 OP

The Reagan administration was trying to use money from arms sales to Iran enough Sep 4 #1

Yes indeed malaise Sep 4 #2