Editing Iran-Contra Affair (section)

=== CIA Involvement ===
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a central and controversial role in the Iran-Contra affair. The agency facilitated the covert arms sales to Iran, leveraging its network of intermediaries and utilizing countries like Israel as conduits. CIA personnel were involved in coordinating logistics, gathering intelligence, and monitoring the progress of the operations. The CIA's participation in the affair raised concerns about accountability, oversight, and the agency's adherence to legal and ethical boundaries. The revelations surrounding the CIA's involvement led to internal reviews and reforms aimed at strengthening oversight mechanisms and ensuring greater transparency in intelligence operations. Yet still the agency continues to operate outside the bounds of morality.