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Iranians offered aid for hostage raid Secord says
In a Playboy interview Richard V. Secord said Iranians opposed Hezbollah held hostages and offered to share information for a U S led rescue. He recounted Tehran’s leverage over Hezbollah and noted officials realized a raid could yield rewards while negotiations might create safer outcomes. He criticized Oliver North and described Reagan’s motive as hostage release.
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