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It's January 1986 in London, a group of men sit in a hotel room talking business. These men are from three different countries, Israel, America and Iran.

The meeting is a member of President Reagan's National Security Council, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North.

Oli, as he's known, is here today to discuss an upcoming shipment of two-blanched, optically tracked wireguided missiles or tow missiles to Iran.

During a break in the discussion, one of the Iranian businessmen suddenly stands.

Excuse me, gentlemen. Oli perks up at this. It's not like Manager Gorbanafar to step away in the middle of an important discussion.

Everything all right, Mr. Gorbanafar?

Yes, I just need the men's room.

As Gorbanafar walks away, he glances back and gives an almost imperceptible cue for Oli to follow.

Oli then quickly excuses himself and follows Gorbanafar into the restroom.

What couldn't you say out there, Gorba?

Gorbanafar, or Gorba, for short, turns on the bathroom sink.

As a former member of the Iranian secret police, he leaves nothing to chance. He believes a hotel room might be bugged.

He's right. Gorba leans in and speaks almost in a whisper.

Oli, if we can make this deal work and get these missiles to Iran, there's something in it for you.

Huh. And what would that be, Gorba? A million dollars.

Oli didn't come to the hotel expecting a bribe, but he's not the least bit surprised.

He knows Gorba does business in a world where bribes and backroom deals are commonplace.

Still, Oli didn't take this meeting for personal gain.

Terrorists, loyal to the anti-American Iranian leader, Yaya Tolikhameni, have taken American hostage and are being held in Beirut.

Getting those American hostages back is the Reagan administration's top priority, and that's the only reason Oli is here.

Gorba, that's out of the question. Don't bring it up again. Or this whole thing is over.

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