Iran-Iraq War (jan 1, 1980 – aug 29, 1988)
Description:
Iraq, under Sadam Hussein, attacked the recently established Islamic Republic of Iran, under Ayatollah Khomeini. Iraq had a successful start, invading the oil-rich province of Khuzestan, however, the Iranians pushed back and "won" according to the US Army.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1980
aug 29, 1988
~ 8 years and 7 months