Iran’s government chanting death to America

By contrast, when testifying before the Tower Commission, Reagan declared that hostage issue was the main reason for selling arms to Iran.[46]

A BGM-71 TOW antitank guided missile
The following arms were supplied to Iran:[43][47]

  • First arms sales in 1981 (see above)
  • 20 August 1985 – 96 TOW antitank missiles
  • 14 September 1985 – 408 more TOWs
  • 24 November 1985 – 18 Hawk antiaircraft missiles
  • 17 February 1986 – 500 TOWs
  • 27 February 1986 – 500 TOWs
  • 24 May 1986 – 508 TOWs, 240 Hawk spare parts
  • 4 August 1986 – More Hawk spares
  • 28 October 1986 – 500 TOWs
  • Iran–Contra affair - Wikipedia


In violation of the Boland Amendment, senior officials of the Reagan administration continued to secretly arm and train the Contras and provide arms to Iran, an operation they called "the Enterprise".

Iran–Contra affair - Wikipedia

As you know, those TOW and Hawks had nothing to do with the Tehran hostages - but US hostages taken in Lebanon.

In regards to Carter - Iran agreed to release the Tehran hostages - upon Reagan winning the election. In exchange the USA would supply weapons (AGM-65, BL-755 bombs & others) and spare parts foremost for the Iranian Air-force's F-4's/F-5's (using Israel & others), and release e.g. 5-10 RF-4E's incl. spares that had been on loan from the USAF. There was also still an open order for the F-14's AIM-54's and other military hardware.

Carter had offered a "down payment" of US$ 6 Billion of Iran's demanded total of US$24 Billion. Which Reagan "officially" denounced as ''ransom'' sought by ''barbarians.''

What Reagan had offered in total and what he factually committed towards the Tehran deal - we "normal people" will probably never find out. One can however "imagine" the volume, taking Reagan's proven commitment towards 6 American hostages taken in Lebanon.
 
It’s not just words. How you can say that after what’s happening in Israel is a fucking disgrace
As a fellow Democrat and a liberal, you should know that innocent Palestinians have been killed by the IDF and israeli militants as well. Including brutal attacks against Palestinian civilians.

Don’t be brainwashed by the American media



There have been many brutal conflict in Africa in the past three years. Why isn’t the media covering those?
 

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