Israel to Probe Iran Arms Sales
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Associated Press
JERUSALEM — A parliamentary committee announced today it will conduct hearings on whether Israel promoted American arms sales to Iran and had a role in diverting profits to rebels in Nicaragua.
Testimony in a 64-page U.S. Senate report indicated Israel initiated the U.S. arms sales to Iran and played a role in funneling profits to the contras fighting the Nicaraguan government.
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