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Why did the United States sell arms to Iran in the 1980s?
to oust Iran’s Communist government from power
to prevent the Soviets from winning control of Iran
to obtain the release of the hostages
to get revenge for the bombing of American marine barracks
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to obtain the release of the hostages
Explanation: In the Iran–Contra affair, the Reagan administration secretly sold arms to Iran hoping Iran (or intermediaries) would help secure the release of American hostages held by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Explanation: In the Iran–Contra affair, the Reagan administration secretly sold arms to Iran hoping Iran (or intermediaries) would help secure the release of American hostages held by Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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