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Reagan admits authorising arms to Iran sales

Title
Reagan admits authorising arms to Iran sales
Genre
News report; Interview; Speech
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:04:19
Description
President Ronald Reagan has admitted he authorised the transfer of small amount of US arms to Iran (excerpt of televised address to the nation heard) to improve relations and defended the secrecy. His remarks are welcomed by Iranian ambassador to the UN Said Rachid Hosseini(?); Senator Patrick Leahy is disgruntled at not being informed of the deals in the Irangate or Iran-Contra affair; National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane on US-Iranian relations now. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Ronald Reagan; Patrick Leahy; Said Rachid Hosseini(?); Robert McFarlane
Keywords
USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Terrorism; Arms sales; International relations; Hostages; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Bilateral relations

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