In the Iran–Contra Affair, why were weapons sold to Iran, which was designated a state sponsor of terrorism in 1984? Check all that apply.

to support moderate factions in the Iranian government
to undermine communist influence in Iran
to help gain the release of U.S. hostages in the Middle East
to support Iran in the Iran–Iraq War
to try to gain influence in Iran

Question

In the Iran–Contra Affair, why were weapons sold to Iran, which was designated a state sponsor of terrorism in 1984? Check all that apply.

to support moderate factions in the Iranian government
to undermine communist influence in Iran
to help gain the release of U.S. hostages in the Middle East
to support Iran in the Iran–Iraq War
to try to gain influence in Iran

anonymous · Answer

@Afrodiddle

afrodiddle · Answer

They hoped that the arms sales would secure the release of several US hostages and use the money to fund the Contras in Nicaragua. Under the Boland Amendment, further funding of the Contras by the government had been prohibited by Congress.