Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Aug 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Iran covertly received 1,500 US TOW missiles, -86
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Reagan-era covert arms-for-hostages shipments to Iran included 1,500 US-made TOW anti-tank missiles and Hawk components.
WHO: Reagan administration (US National Security Council intermediaries)
WHAT: Secret authorization and shipment of US-made TOW anti-tank missiles and Hawk anti-aircraft missile components to Iran
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 1:51 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To secure release of American hostages held by Iran-backed groups in Lebanon and build ties with perceived moderate factions within Iran.
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