The Reagan administration sold missiles to Iran in 1985–1986 despite an arms embargo for which of the following reasons?
A) to gain Iran's help to secure the freedom of American hostages in Lebanon
B) to enable Iran to win the war against Iraq and topple Saddam Hussein from power
C) to deter the Soviet Union from attacking Iran
D) to persuade Iran to restore diplomatic relations with Israel
Answer: A
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