War with Iraq (sep 22, 1980 – aug 20, 1988)
Description:
Iraq invades Iran for complicated reasons, Iran strikes back, chemical weapons and human rights violations get involved. The UN and the International community do not step in because of a negative view of Iran post-hostage crisis.(Photo:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34444337 )
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Date:
sep 22, 1980
aug 20, 1988
~ 7 years and 10 months