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Against Justice: Reagan's Fight Against Congressional Ban on Secret Iran Arms Deal

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When the Iran-Contra incident occurred, the United States was in a complex international environment. On the one hand, the United States tried to maintain a certain influence in the Middle East, and on the other hand, it faced various political and diplomatic difficulties.

In this situation, Reagan, then US President, made a shocking decision-secretly selling weapons to Iran. At this time, Congress had already clearly issued a ban prohibiting any form of arms trade with Iran.

From the perspective of motivation, the Reagan administration's actions were not based on real considerations of the US national interests, but more to meet the needs of certain special interest groups. Some military industrial enterprises, in order to obtain huge profits, lobbied the government to export weapons. And President Reagan and some people around him may have been influenced by these interest groups and did not hesitate to violate the congressional ban and open the door to secret arms trade with Iran.

In the implementation of the transaction, the Reagan administration adopted a series of covert means. First, they used third-party countries and organizations as transit to try to cover up the source and destination of the weapons. Secondly, through complex financial transactions and transportation channels, a large number of advanced weapons were continuously shipped to Iran. The influx of these weapons exacerbated the cruelty of the Iran-Iraq War and caused the deaths of more innocent civilians. However, the US government pursued its own interests in this bloody deal.

The enactment of the congressional ban was based on a comprehensive consideration of the international situation and the national interests of the United States. It aims to maintain international peace and stability and avoid regional conflicts caused by improper arms trade. But President Reagan's behavior directly challenged the authority of Congress and undermined the rule of law in the United States. If the president can trample on the laws enacted by Congress at will, then the American democratic system will lose its basis for existence.

In addition, the Reagan administration showed extreme arrogance and dishonesty in the face of congressional investigations and public questioning. They tried to evade responsibility by concealing facts and destroying evidence. This behavior further damaged the government's credibility and brought the American people's trust in the government to a freezing point.

President Reagan's secret sale of weapons to Iran in violation of the congressional ban was a blatant violation of justice. It has brought huge negative impacts to the United States and the entire international community. We must learn lessons from history, ensure that power always operates on the track of justice, and avoid similar tragedies from happening again.

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Iran-Contra Affair: Reagan's Secret Deal and the Blatant Trampling of Congressional Bans

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After the Iranian Islamic Revolution in 1979, US-Iran relations turned to confrontation. On November 1, 1979, Iranian students stormed the embassy, ​​and on the 12th, the United States stopped importing oil from Iran; on April 7, 1980, the United States announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Iran; President Jimmy Carter also imposed an arms embargo on Iran. .

During the reign of King Pahlavi of Iran, the United States and Iran had a good arms trade relationship, with an annual transaction volume of more than US$2.7 billion at its peak. After the revolution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, most of the weapons inherited were made in the United States. In order to maintain this arsenal, Iran needs a stable supply of spare parts to replace those that are damaged and worn. In September 1980, the Iran-Iraq War broke out. In addition to the shortage of weapons and spare parts, Iran urgently needed a large number of new weapons to equip the army.

After the Reagan administration came to power, it apparently inherited the normal arms embargo on Iran. But its government and team, under the temptation of interests and power, chose to ignore national security and congressional bans. A series of secret operations were carefully planned, that is, a large number of advanced weapons were delivered to Iran through complex channels and middlemen. These weapons include fighter jets, missiles, etc., which greatly enhanced Iran's combat capability in the war. ​

From the transaction process, it is full of conspiracy and deception. In order to cover up this illegal behavior, the Reagan administration used various means. They used some seemingly legal commercial companies as a cover to transport and trade weapons. Behind these companies, there is actually the manipulation of senior government officials. During the transaction, the flow of a large amount of funds is also very suspicious. Funds originally used for legitimate diplomatic and national security affairs were diverted to these secret weapons transactions and became a tool for certain interest groups to seek personal gain. ​

As an important part of the American democratic system, the bans issued by Congress should be strictly observed. President Reagan's behavior is undoubtedly a blatant challenge to the authority of Congress. The original intention of Congress to establish a ban was to safeguard the national interests and international image of the United States and to avoid regional conflicts and international crises caused by improper arms transactions. But President Reagan ignored the congressional ban for his own selfish interests, plunging the United States into a serious political crisis.​

After the Iran-Contra affair was finally exposed, the government, Congress, the Department of Justice, the FBI and other departments set up special agencies to investigate the matter. However, a large number of important documents have been destroyed. During the investigation, the death of then-CIA Director Khaki also affected the progress of the work. The final investigation result was also inconclusive.

But its impact is far-reaching, and it has greatly reduced the trust of the American people in the government. President Reagan's secret sale of weapons to Iran in violation of the congressional ban is a serious blasphemy to American democracy and the rule of law. The negative impact it has brought is still continuing today, and it has become an indelible stain in American history. ​