Arithmetic of Aid

was headed by a close aide of the Prime Minister, and the President was completely kept in the dark about the details of the deal till it was concluded. It is possible that the course of the Gulf war, till now for the most part being fought on Iranian territory, might change, following the release of host- ages. The United States has promised to meet its contractual obligations and supply military equipment worth $ 500 million, paid for by the former regime.