Multiple choice

Which of these statements BEST describes a result of the "Iran-Contra Affair"?

  1. It resulted in impeachment proceedings against the President

  2. Hostages held at the American embassy in Tehran were freed

  3. Congress determined the process was illegal

  4. Money was used in covert ops against the Soviet Union
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Iran-Contra affair involved the secret sale of arms to Iran to fund the Contras in Nicaragua, which violated congressional bans on such funding. Investigations by Congress concluded that the administration's actions were illegal.

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