Iran arms sale controversy heats up in Congress
Secord expected to refuse to testify before the House Intelligence Committee citing the Fifth Amendment. President Reagan says no pardons planned for Poindexter or North as Meese faces another deadline for Iran Contra documents. Iran seeks return of 500 million while Beirut dangers dim Waite’s Christmas bid to Lebanon.
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Khashoggi denies Canadian funding in U S Iran arms sales
Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi rejected reports that Canadian investors financed U S arms shipments to Iran. He said no Canadians were involved and cited a Cayman Islands bank. He also defended himself against claims by Roy Furmark about financing and money made from deals. The article ties his remarks to ongoing congressional inquiries into Iran Contra figures including Secord, Hakim, and North, with Secord facing possible fifth amendment protections.
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