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Eugene Hassenfuss Plane Incident
- Eugene Hassenfuss's downed plane exposed covert operations in Central America and arms dealings with Iran.
- His parachute saved his life, but the incident eventually sparked widespread scandal.
Dual Start of Iran-Contra Scheme
- The Iran-Contra affair began simultaneously with two secret schemes: aiding Contras and selling arms to Iran.
- Reagan prioritized objectives over legality, pushing covert operations despite Congressional bans.
Disdain for Congressional Oversight
- Key Iran-Contra figures disregarded Congressional oversight, believing they shouldn't report covert operations.
- Leaks frustrated them, deepening mistrust toward Congress and complicating secrecy.