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Did Iran really dislike Carter that much to hold hostages until Reagan got in? Why did Reagan set up the Iran contra thing when they were busy hating us? (lemmy.world)
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[–] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Ronald Reagan secretly negotiated to keep the Iran hostages captive for an extended period to try to keep President Jimmy Carter from winning reelection.

https://jacobin.com/2023/03/ronald-reagan-jimmy-carter-1980-election-october-surprise-iran-hostage-conspiracy-theory