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Yes, they illegally sold arms to Iran and finally admitted to it. They continued to deny that it was a part of any arms for hostages deal (See Iran-Contra Affair).

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What was the White House trying to do in the Iran Contra affair?

sell arms to iran give money to support the Contras


Why was the US involved in the Iran-Contra Affair?

Iran, United States and Nicaragua. In 1983, terrorist groups loyal to Iran took a number of Americans hostage in Lebanon. Reagan denounced Iran and urged U.S. allies not to sell arms to Iran for its war against Iraq. Then members of Reagan's staff sent part of the profits from those illegal arms sales to the contras on nicaragua.


Why was the selling of weapons to Iran contra affair controversial?

The Reagan administration used earnings from weapons sales to Iran to illegally fund the contras.


How was President Reagan involved in the Iran-Contra Affair?

President Reagan was involved in the Iran-Contra Affair through his administration's covert operation to sell arms to Iran, despite an arms embargo, in exchange for the release of hostages held in Lebanon. The funds from these arms sales were then funneled to support Contra rebels in Nicaragua, which was prohibited by Congress. While Reagan claimed to have no knowledge of the diversion of funds to the Contras, investigations revealed that key members of his administration were involved in the illegal activities.


Can congress restrict arms sale?

No beause arms sell is global and peplo can sell it ilgele


How much does Iran sell a barrell of oil for?

150 dollars


What is Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagans signatures on white house birthday card worth?

ive read that reagans signature is worth 750 bucks just to start on somthings as simple as a birthday wish...not sure what nancys is worth...could be much more depending on condition and who wants it...hope that helps a little


Which country was involved in Iran-Contra other than Iran?

The Iran-Contra Affair involved three nations: (1) the United States, (2) Iran, and (3) Nicaragua. It was a secret arrangement led by US President Ronald Reagan to sell US weapons to Iran during the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 and use the profits from those sales to fund the Anti-Communist Contra Rebels in Nicaragua. In this way, Reagan was "officially" keeping his hands clean of the death and destruction in Nicaragua.


What made selling arms to other countries during World War 2 illegal?

The Neutrality Acts made it illegal to sell arms to other countries during World War 2. This was an act that still took place but people were doing it secretly to gain their own money from the trade.


Was El Salvador part of the Iran-Contra Affair?

NO. The Iran-Contra Affair involved three nations: (1) the United States, (2) Iran, and (3) Nicaragua. It was a secret arrangement led by US President Ronald Reagan to sell US weapons to Iran during the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 and use the profits from those sales to fund the Anti-Communist Contra Rebels in Nicaragua. In this way, Reagan was "officially" keeping his hands clean of the death and destruction in Nicaragua.


What was the purpose of the Iran-Contra Affair?

To influence the Iranians


Is there a iPod store in Iran?

No. Apple doesn't sell products in U.S. embargoed countries.