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August 31, 1984: National Security Adviser McFarlane Wants Government to Reassess Policy Towards Iran

1984-08-31

National Security Adviser Robert McFarlane asks US government agencies to reassess their policies towards Iran. The government currently considers Iran a sponsor of terrorism (see January 20, 1984) and officially has no dealings with its government. [New York Times, 11/19/1987]