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Iran-Contra Affair: Shady in the 80s, Part 2

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Unraveling Iran-Contra

This chapter explores the complex operations of the Iran-Contra affair, focusing on the illegal arms sales to Iran that financed the Contras in Nicaragua. It analyzes the political dynamics and shifts in congressional funding decisions, particularly in 1986, and their implications for American foreign policy.

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