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Friday, March 20, 2026

Collection of facts about the Iran-Iraq War

This post is a collection of facts about the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceded by the Iranian Revolution in 1979
• Saddam Hussain wanted to prevent Iranian ideology from spreading
• Border dispute over Shatt al-Arab river
• Iraq invaded Iran in 1980
• Iran invaded Iraq in 1982
• Stalemate by 1988
• Ended with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 598
• Estimated 500,000 casualties