đź“… 30 April 1985
Reagan wrote to Gorbachev proposing expert talks on chemical weapons, citing their use in the Iran-Iraq War as a pressing concern.
đź“… 29 June 1987
Reagan sent Gorbachev a message urging agreement on ceasefire enforcement measures, including a possible arms embargo, as Security Council diplomacy advanced.
đź“… 18 July 1987
Gorbachev’s reply reached Washington supporting ceasefire diplomacy while offering no firm commitment to sanctions, according to Carlucci’s subsequent memorandum.
đź“… 10 December 1987
At his summit-ending press conference, Gorbachev argued for more time for UN diplomacy on the war, leaving the U.S. push for an immediate embargo unresolved.
đź“… 1 June 1988
During the Moscow summit, Shultz reaffirmed support for a follow-up resolution to pressure the belligerents to end the war, showing diplomacy continuing before Iran’s acceptance.
