sep 22, 1980 - Iran-Iraq War1980-1988)
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The Iran-Iraq War began in 1980 when Iraqi armed forces invaded Western Iran. The war was caused due to various territorial issues, such as gaining control of places riched with resources, and political issues, such as settling a country's sovereignty. Fighting ended in 1988 through a ceasefire but a formal peace agreement was signed in 1990.
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