What was the purpose of Iran-Costra scandal?

The Iran-Contra scandal was a political scandal in the United States during the 1980s involving the secret sale of arms to Iran, which was under an arms embargo, to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua fighting the Sandinista government. The Reagan administration aimed to both secure the release of American hostages held by Hezbollah in Lebanon and circumvent Congress, which had prohibited military aid to the Contras. The scandal raised significant legal and ethical questions about executive power and the extent to which the government could engage in covert operations. Ultimately, it led to investigations and the conviction of several officials, though many convictions were later vacated or pardoned.