The Iran–Iraq War, 1980–1988: How Strategy, Chemical Weapons, and 500,000–1,000,000 Casualties Reshaped the Middle East
A clear account of The Iran–Iraq War, its military choices, human cost, and lasting regional legacy for U.S. and global policy Origins and political context The Iran–Iraq War erupted amid a mix of territorial disputes, ideological rivalry, and regional power plays. As one source notes, “The Iran–Iraq War, fought between 1980 and 1988, stands as […]
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