The Iran Contra Affair Was A Shocking Incident - 866 Words

The Iran-contra affair was a shocking incident nonetheless, two covert operations that took place under the Ronald Reagan administration. It was a secret operation that involved an agreement to provide funds or assets to the Nicaraguan contra fighter to aid them to overthrow their Marxist government. However, it was money gained from Iran weapons deals. The affair took place around the year 1980s and had two initiatives. First, was the agreement to help Contras that were at war with the Sandinista Government of Nicaragua. Secondly, was the use of placating moderators within Iran government to make deals with us to extend the hold of American hostages and influence foreign policy. This conspiracy would alter the general public†¦show more content†¦What they predicted came to live.The united states congress enacted a law named Boland Amendments. The Boland Amendment was a law that prohibited the C.I.A, Defense Dept., and other government facilities to aid the Nicara gua war going on. From December 1983 to September 1985. With no funds continue the Reagan administration decided they would keep a hidden profile from the public, Congress, and the nation. They were able to go around the law by also using the national security council. The NSC (national security council) directed by John Poindexter and Robert McFarlane used private funds to help the contras succeed in their plans. Nonetheless, in 1985 while Iran and Iraq were at each other’s throats, Iran proposed a request to buy weapons from the united states. The general Mcfarlane needed confirmation from Ronald, despite the law prohibiting sales weapons to conflicted nations, such as Iraq and Nicaragua. Mcfarlane believed that establishing a bond with Iran would not only lead to better relations with the U.S but also a greater relations with Lebanon, increasing U.S influence. In august 20,1985 around 100 bgm-71 tow missiles made by the U.S were sent to Iraq as the first arms de al trade. In addition, on September 14, 1985 408 tow missiles were sent to Iraq. These were the first of many arms deals going on behind the country s back Nevertheless, Reagan had another agenda in mind. He felt conflicted and frustrated by his incompetence of