Fact check
Is it true: Iran-Contra Affair?
Confirmed100% confidence
Yes — this is confirmed.
Proven by Congressional hearings, the Walsh Report, and 14 criminal convictions. The core facts are undisputed; only the extent of Reagan's personal knowledge remains debated.
The claim
Reagan administration officials secretly sold arms to Iran (under embargo) and diverted the proceeds to fund Nicaraguan Contra rebels (Congressionally banned). Exposed in 1986; led to 14 convictions.
Key evidence
Ash-Shiraa newspaper revelation
Reagan's direct knowledge is disputed
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