Question

Why did the Reagan administration illegally sell arms to the Iranian

government as part of the Iran-Contra scandal?
A. Iranian leaders agreed to help pressure the Soviet Union to stay
out of the Middle East.
B. Iranian leaders agreed to provide oil to the United States in
exchange for the arms.
C. Iranian leaders agreed to help support rebel groups looking to
overthrow the Nicaraguan government.
D. Iranian leaders agreed to help pressure Lebanese groups holding
Americans hostage to release the hostages.

Answer 1

D. Iranian leaders agreed to help pressure Lebanese groups holding

Americans hostage to release the hostages.

Step-by-step explanation: