Iran-Contra affair

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A secret 1980s scandal in which U.S. officials conducted unauthorized arms sales to Iran and diverted proceeds to fund Nicaraguan Contra rebels, violating congressional restrictions and federal law.

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Iran-Contra affair

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A covert operation conducted by U.S. officials during the Reagan administration that involved illegal arms sales to Iran and the secret diversion of proceeds to fund Nicaraguan Contra rebels fighting the Sandinista government. The scheme violated the Boland Amendment and multiple federal laws.

Arms sold to Iran
Proceeds funded Contras
Violated Boland Amendment
1985–1987 operation

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The Octopus (Casolaro Investigation)

Iran-Contra affair

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