Iran (thread 10), Episode 18: When Good Intentions Arm the Enemy: Ronald Reagan and the Iran–Contra Lesson

This episode pulls back the curtain on Reagan’s Iran–Contra saga: how a drive to free hostages and support allies slipped into secret arms transfers, shady intermediaries, and funding for the Contras, with consequences that shook a presidency.

It’s a compact reminder that noble motives can lead to dangerous policies when secrecy, shortcuts, and wishful thinking replace clear rules and accountability.