George Cave, C.I.A. Agent With a Role in Iran-Contra, Dies at 97 Posted on August 28, 2026 By Emily Chen No Comments on George Cave, C.I.A. Agent With a Role in Iran-Contra, Dies at 97 He Worked Throughout the Middle East Before Joining a Secret Team He worked throughout the Middle East before joining a secret team that tried to obtain the release of Western hostages in Lebanon in exchange for arms sent to Iran. NY Criminal Defense Lawyer