During the 1980 presidential campaign, the "Reagan people" urged Iranian leaders to keep the American hostages in custody until after the November election, at which time they would receive more arms shipments from the United States through Israel. This scandal became known as the

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The "October Surprise" refers to allegations that the Reagan campaign negotiated with Iran to delay the release of American hostages until after the 1980 election to prevent President Carter from gaining an electoral advantage.

During the 1980 Presidential Campaign, the "Reagan People" Urged Iranian